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Gabu El Bint

South Sinai, Egypt
AOW suggested5–40 m depthBoth entry

Gabu El Bint at a glance

Gabu El Bint is a 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 Anthias, Gorgonian fan coral, and Napoleon wrasse. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h 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 2:35 · Sunrise 3:00 · Sunset 16:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Gorgonian fan coral
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. Jan100%23°C0.6 m
  2. Feb99%21°C0.8 m
  3. Mar97%22°C0.6 m
  4. Apr100%23°C0.7 m
  5. May100%24°C0.7 m
  6. Jun99%26°C0.7 m
  7. Jul100%28°C0.5 m
  8. Aug100%29°C0.7 m
  9. Sep100%28°C0.7 m
  10. Oct100%26°C0.7 m
  11. Nov100%26°C0.5 m
  12. Dec100%24°C0.5 m

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December havetypically 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

  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • Gorgonian fan coralCommonly seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • Sea turtleOccasionally seen
  • BarracudaOccasionally seen
  • Eagle rayRarely seen
  • Moray eelOccasionally seen
  • TunaOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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