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Middle Garden

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Middle Garden at a glance

Middle Garden is a boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluespotted stingray, Nudibranch, and Anthias. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Mild currents; otherwise an easy, sheltered site.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
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 5:36 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 11 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: Bluespotted stingray, Anthias, Butterflyfish
Best time: Year-round

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. Jan94%24°C0.5 m
  2. Feb84%23°C0.7 m
  3. Mar90%23°C0.5 m
  4. Apr77%24°C0.6 m
  5. May69%25°C0.7 m
  6. Jun74%27°C0.6 m
  7. Jul90%29°C0.4 m
  8. Aug77%30°C0.5 m
  9. Sep76%28°C0.6 m
  10. Oct91%27°C0.6 m
  11. Nov97%27°C0.5 m
  12. Dec94%25°C0.5 m

November hastypically 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

  • Bluespotted stingrayCommonly seen
  • NudibranchOccasionally seen
  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • ButterflyfishCommonly seen
  • GobyCommonly seen
  • Christmas tree wormCommonly seen
  • Moray eelOccasionally seen
  • ScorpionfishOccasionally seen

  • Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Feb, Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2013

  • Taeniura lymma recorded here Aug, Nov (2 records)

    most recent 2014

  • Arothron diadematus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Cephalopholis argus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Chaetodon lineolatus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Dascyllus aruanus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Fistularia petimba recorded here Jul (1 record)

    most recent 2006

  • Gomphosus caeruleus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

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.

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Site details

Middle Garden lies between Near and Far Garden on the coastline north of Naama Bay. Its defining feature is a large white sandy patch where bluespotted rays are frequently seen resting, with coral pinnacles and a gentle slope around it. An easy, relaxed dive suitable for beginners and training.

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Mild currents; otherwise an easy, sheltered site.

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