Big Brother East
Brothers Island, also known as El Akhawen, is a must-dive destination for divers visiting Egypt. This exceptional dive site is exclusively accessible by liveaboard boats. It comprises two islands, a smaller and a larger one. With its strong currents and deep drop-offs, Brothers Island is considered a more advanced dive spot, attracting divers who seek thrilling encounters with sharks.
One of the remarkable features of this location is the stunning blue water that never fails to amaze divers. Here, hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks can frequently be spotted, making this region a common habitat for these majestic creatures.
For divers planning their visit, keep in mind that the visibility underwater is excellent, reaching up to 25 meters. The maximum depth of the dives here is 32 meters. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers who have gained sufficient experience.
Situated in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, Brothers Islands Lighthouse is a nearby landmark in close proximity to this remarkable dive site in the crystal-clear waters.
One of the remarkable features of this location is the stunning blue water that never fails to amaze divers. Here, hammerhead sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks can frequently be spotted, making this region a common habitat for these majestic creatures.
For divers planning their visit, keep in mind that the visibility underwater is excellent, reaching up to 25 meters. The maximum depth of the dives here is 32 meters. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers who have gained sufficient experience.
Situated in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, Brothers Islands Lighthouse is a nearby landmark in close proximity to this remarkable dive site in the crystal-clear waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Big Brother East
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Big Brother East
Depth
32m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Big Brother East
Wave Height
1.34m
Wind Speed
35 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
23.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Big Brother East
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Dive Score Chart for Big Brother East
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.526666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 17 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.093333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Big Brother East: 06:00
Sunset at Big Brother East: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Big Brother East are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.82m (4.25s), Wind: 17 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 18.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Big Brother EastAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Big Brother East
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Big Brother East
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Big Brother East
December
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Big Brother East
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
September
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Big Brother East
Big Brother East shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.8°C) and January the coldest (15.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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