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Little Brother North Plateau

Egypt
AOW suggestedStrong currents30–50 m (98–164 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Little Brother North Plateau at a glance

Little Brother North Plateau is an advanced boat dive site in Egypt with depths of 30–50 m (98–164 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Thresher shark, Tiger shark, and Dogtooth tuna. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Forecast for this hour · 12:00 · run 4 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 80°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Strong currents · Down-currents · Deep plateau

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 15 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 6:22 · Sunrise 6:45 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:22 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: Dogtooth tuna, Barracuda, Scalloped hammerhead
Best time: May to September

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, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  7. July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  9. September, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

July 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 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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

At the northern point of Little Brother the reef slopes gently before dropping to a deep plateau around 40m, regarded as one of the Red Sea's premier shark-watching spots. Hammerheads, thresher and grey reef sharks patrol the edge, and oceanic whitetips, tiger and even whale sharks have been recorded here. The site is dived as a current-driven drift and demands good buoyancy at depth.

drift

Strong currents

Down-currents

Deep plateau

Remote location

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