How deep is Golden Blocks?

Golden Blocks has a depth range of 5–30 metres (16–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Golden Blocks?

Golden Blocks is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; Advanced for deeper sections certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Golden Blocks?

The best time to dive Golden Blocks is typically Year-round in calm conditions. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Golden Blocks?

Divers at Golden Blocks in Egypt commonly report sightings of Anthias, Glassfish, Lionfish, Napoleon wrasse, and Sea turtle. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Golden Blocks

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Golden Blocks at a glance

Golden Blocks is a intermediate both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Glassfish, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.3 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Remote southern location; depth on the outer wall; access by boat or camel

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 6:00 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 17 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Glassfish, Lionfish

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.

Jan100%23°C0.6 m
Feb99%21°C0.8 m
Mar97%22°C0.6 m
Apr100%23°C0.7 m
May100%24°C0.7 m
Jun99%26°C0.7 m
Jul100%28°C0.5 m
Aug100%29°C0.7 m
Sep100%28°C0.7 m
Oct100%26°C0.7 m
Nov100%26°C0.5 m
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 recorded at this site, by month

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

Species seen here

AnthiasCommonly seen
GlassfishCommonly seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Sea turtleOccasionally seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
Hard coralCommonly seen
Soft coralCommonly seen

Anthozoa recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Bivalvia recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2013
Mullidae recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Mulloidichthys martinicus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Neotrygon kuhlii recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Odonus niger recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2011
Pegasus volitans recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2012

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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Dahab Dive Paradise7.3 km
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Scuba Seekers8.1 km
+20 (0) 101 280 0555 scubaseekers.com
Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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كلوب ريد8.1 km
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أوركا دايف سنتر8.2 km
orcadivingdahab.com
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Sinai Divers Backpacker8.3 km
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Sea Dancer8.4 km
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H2O Divers8.4 km
h2odiversdahab.com
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Dahab Divers8.5 km
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Octopus World Dahab Dive Center8.5 km
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Planet Divers8.6 km
+201222681879 planetdivers.com dahab@planetdivers.com
Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Scuba-Too8.6 km
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Adventure Dive Centre8.6 km
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Site details

Golden Blocks is a southern Dahab reef site, in the stretch toward Gabr El Bint, named for the large golden-hued coral blocks and pinnacles rising from the slope. It offers coral gardens in the shallows dropping to a wall, and is reached by boat or camel.

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Remote southern location; depth on the outer wall; access by boat or camel

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