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The Bells

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
AOW suggested0–30 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Bells at a glance

The Bells is an 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 Reef trevally, Sea turtle, and Glassfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
0.6 mwaves — under 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: Sun
Fri—
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–16:00
Tue7:00–17:00
Wed7:00–15:00
Thu7:00–14:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:52

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · graded 2h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Glassfish, Lionfish, Soft coral
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.

  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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • 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.

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 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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