How deep is The Bells?

The Bells has a depth range of 0–30 metres (0–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive The Bells?

The Bells is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water recommended (depth and drop-off) certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive The Bells?

The best time to dive The Bells is typically Year-round; spring and autumn for calm seas. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at The Bells?

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

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AdvancedShore entry

The Bells

South Sinai, Egypt

AOW suggested0–30 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Bells at a glance

The Bells is a advanced shore dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 0–30 m (0–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Glassfish, and Napoleon wrasse. 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: Narrow chimney/breach entry; vertical drop-off to deep water; depth temptation; entry over rocks

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

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 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; spring and autumn for calm seas

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
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Sea turtleOccasionally seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Reef trevallyOccasionally seen
Soft coralCommonly seen

Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2012
Caesio lunaris recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2012
Chaetodon auriga recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2012
Chaetodon fasciatus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2012
Chromis dimidiata recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2012
Dascyllus aruanus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2012
Gymnothorax punctatus recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2010
Heniochus acuminatus recorded here Jun (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.

Fantasea Divers8.0 km
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Desert Divers8.1 km
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Poseidon8.2 km
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Dahab Freedivers8.3 km
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Scuba Tec8.4 km
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Scuba Life8.4 km
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Scuba-Too8.4 km
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Lighthouse Dive Centre8.4 km
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Adventure Dive Centre8.5 km
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Planet Divers8.5 km
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Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Octopus World Dahab Dive Center8.5 km
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Dahab Divers8.5 km
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Site details

The Bells is a narrow breach in the reef table forming a chimney that divers descend through, exiting around 27-30 m onto a sheer vertical wall. It is the classic starting point for a drift dive along the reef wall that finishes by crossing the saddle into the Blue Hole.

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Narrow chimney/breach entry; vertical drop-off to deep water; depth temptation; entry over rocks

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