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IntermediateShore entry

Saddle

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested6–8 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Saddle at a glance

Saddle is a intermediate shore dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 6–8 m (20–26 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Sergeant major, and Parrotfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h 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: Shallow reef and surge can make the crossing tricky; surface chop; boat/swimmer traffic over the saddle

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
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 15 km from site · graded 4h 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, Sergeant major, Parrotfish
Best time: Year-round; calmer conditions in spring and autumn

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
  • Sergeant majorCommonly seen
  • ParrotfishCommonly seen
  • ButterflyfishCommonly seen
  • Hard coralCommonly seen
  • WrasseCommonly seen
  • Bluespotted ribbontail rayOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The Saddle is the shallow reef notch, around 6-8 m deep, that connects the Blue Hole to the open sea. Divers drifting from the Bells cross the saddle to drop into the Blue Hole, and it is also where snorkelers and many recreational divers enter the hole.

reefshore

Shallow reef and surge can make the crossing tricky; surface chop; boat/swimmer traffic over the saddle

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