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Gabu El Bint

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AOW suggested5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthBoth entry

Gabu El Bint at a glance

Gabu El Bint is an advanced both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Moray eel, Napoleon wrasse, and Barracuda. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Model snapshot · updated 26 Oct, 05:24 UTC · run 8 h ago
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Site hazards: Remote location reachable only by boat or camel; deep wall; currents; limited emergency access

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Dive windows this week

No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 3:25 · Sunrise 3:49 · Sunset 15:02

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 13 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 05:24 UTC

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Gorgonian fan coral, Anthias
Best time: Year-round in calm conditions

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, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  3. March, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December have 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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — 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.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Gabr El Bint is a remote, pristine dive site well south of Dahab, accessible only by boat or by camel because the coastal road ends near The Caves. It features dramatic walls, large pinnacles and healthy coral, and is considered one of the best dives in the Dahab area.

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Remote location reachable only by boat or camel; deep wall; currents; limited emergency access

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