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Far Garden

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Far Garden at a glance

Far Garden is an intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Moray eel, Butterflyfish, and Anthias. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 6 h ago
0.2 m (0.7 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Currents can be moderate to strong on the exposed northern headland; depth easily exceeds recreational limits along the wall.

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Dive windows this week

Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:25 · Sunrise 6:49 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 11 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:24 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Butterflyfish, Anthias, Gorgonian sea fan
Best time: Year-round; pelagic encounters more likely in summer

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  2. February, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  8. August, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  11. November, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

November has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Lionfish recorded here Aug, Nov–Dec (6 records)

    Pterois volitansmost recent 2021

  • Clown anemonefish recorded here Aug, Nov (4 records)

    Amphiprion perculamost recent 2021

  • Masked Puffer recorded here Aug, Nov–Dec (3 records)

    Arothron diadematusmost recent 2021

  • Banded Humbug recorded here Aug, Nov (2 records)

    Dascyllus aruanusmost recent 2021

  • Bluespotted Lagoon Ray recorded here Aug, Dec (2 records)

    Taeniura lymmamost recent 2013

  • Chaetodon fasciatus recorded here Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2013

  • Common Parrotfish recorded here Aug (2 records)

    Scarus psittacusmost recent 2013

  • Giant Manta recorded here Apr, Jun (2 records)

    Mobula birostrismost recent 2013

Newest record here: 2021. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Far Garden is the northernmost of the three Gardens dive sites reached by boat from Naama Bay. The topography is a sloping coral wall dropping to around 40 m, fronted at the start of the dive by large coral pinnacles draped with gorgonian fan corals and several small caves. The exposed headland acts as a channel for larger pelagics, with occasional manta ray and whale shark sightings.

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Currents can be moderate to strong on the exposed northern headland; depth easily exceeds recreational limits along the wall.

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