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Louilla

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

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Louilla at a glance

Louilla 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 Eagle ray, Anthias, and Barracuda. 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 18:02

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 20 h ago
0.1 m (0.5 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: Strong currents in the Strait of Tiran; sharp coral around the grounded wreck; deep valley to 30-40 m; the wreck superstructure is unstable and partly above water.

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Dive windows this week

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 10 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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 18:02 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:22 GMT+3

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: Anthias, Trevally
Best time: Year-round; conditions current-dependent

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 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

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

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Louilla is a Panamanian cargo ship of around 3,461 tonnes that ran aground on the northern side of Gordon Reef in the Strait of Tiran in the early 1980s, with its bow section still protruding above the surface. Diving the area centres on Gordon Reef's southern plateau (about 10-25 m) and a coral valley dropping to 30-40 m. Strong currents are common in the strait, and the site is part of the standard Tiran day-boat circuit from Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Strong currents in the Strait of Tiran; sharp coral around the grounded wreck; deep valley to 30-40 m; the wreck superstructure is unstable and partly above water.

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