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Blue Hole, Dahab

The famous Blue Hole dive site is located 12km North of Dahab in Egypt's South Sinai region. This large submarine sinkhole is 150m across and 110m deep, offering an incredible diving experience. The dive starts at El Bells, where you can enter the water through a crack in the reef plate. As you descend, you'll be amazed by the beautiful sunlight illuminating the open chimney and an arch swim-through at 26m. On the other side of the arch, you'll find a stunning hard and soft coral reef wall adorned with impressive plate coral formations. Along your route, keep an eye out for large barracuda and well-established anemones. Completing your dive by swimming across the mesmerizing depths of the Blue Hole, with free divers disappearing and reappearing, is a perfect way to experience this site.

During your dive, be on the lookout for a variety of marine life, including turtles, moray eels, red sea anemonefish, scorpionfish, stonefish, great barracuda at the cleaning stations, and jackfish off the reef wall. With excellent visibility of 24m and a maximum depth of 28m, this dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Whether you choose to start or end your dive at the Blue Hole, it promises to provide an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Blue Hole, Dahab

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Blue Hole, Dahab

Depth

28m

Visibility

24m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Blue Hole, Dahab

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

16.9 m/s

Water Temp

25.9°C

Visibility

25.96km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.2s

Air Temperature

36.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Blue Hole, Dahab
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Dive Score Chart for Blue Hole, Dahab

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.74/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 19.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.173333333333334/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Blue Hole, Dahab: 06:00
Sunset at Blue Hole, Dahab: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Blue Hole, Dahab 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.62m (3.2s), Wind: 19.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 17.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Blue Hole, Dahab
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Blue Hole, Dahab

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 Blue Hole, Dahab

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Blue Hole, Dahab

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Blue Hole, Dahab

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.9°C / 73.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Blue Hole, Dahab

Blue Hole, Dahab shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.9°C) and December the coldest (18.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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