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White Knight

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested10–35 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

White Knight at a glance

White Knight is a intermediate both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 10–35 m (33–115 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Manta ray, Giant grouper, and Anthias. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

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

Site hazards: Canyon/overhead sections; depth to 35m; currents; boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
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 6:01 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.7 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: Giant grouper, Anthias, Lionfish
Best time: Year-round; manta sightings most likely in season

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

  • Manta raySeasonal
  • Giant grouperCommonly seen
  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • LionfishCommonly seen
  • TurtleOccasionally seen
  • Moray eelOccasionally seen

  • Balistoides viridescens recorded here Nov (1 record)

    most recent 2006

  • Hypanus americanus recorded here Oct (1 record)

    most recent 2012

  • Neotrygon kuhlii recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2005

  • Taeniura lymma recorded here Nov (1 record)

    most recent 2006

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

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Site details

A dive site in a wide bay north of Naama Bay built around a canyon that runs from about 10 to 35m and shelters large groupers. It is reckoned one of the better local spots for spotting manta rays, which frequent the stretch from Far Gardens to Ras Nasrani.

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Canyon/overhead sections; depth to 35m; currents; boat traffic

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