Coral Forest
Coral Forest, situated in Ras Abu Galum approximately 16km north of Dahab, is a captivating dive site. Accessible only by camel, divers can embark on a scenic 1 hour and 15-minute ride from Blue Hole to reach this enchanting underwater paradise. The site features a delightful coral garden that gradually descends from a depth of around 16m.
Divers exploring Coral Forest will be amazed by the abundance of marine life. A variety of schooling fish, glassfish block, black corals, and gorgonians bring the vibrant waters to life. The picturesque shallow coral garden is home to stunning clownfish, pufferfish, groupers, and boxfish.
With an impressive visibility of 19m, Coral Forest offers divers clear views of the underwater wonders. With a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers, making it an ideal destination for all levels of experience.
Located in Egypt, this must-visit dive site provides diving enthusiasts with a memorable and captivating underwater adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Ras Abu Galum. Coral Forest is conveniently situated near Ubuntu Camp in South Sinai, Egypt, ensuring easy accessibility for divers seeking an extraordinary diving experience.
Divers exploring Coral Forest will be amazed by the abundance of marine life. A variety of schooling fish, glassfish block, black corals, and gorgonians bring the vibrant waters to life. The picturesque shallow coral garden is home to stunning clownfish, pufferfish, groupers, and boxfish.
With an impressive visibility of 19m, Coral Forest offers divers clear views of the underwater wonders. With a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers, making it an ideal destination for all levels of experience.
Located in Egypt, this must-visit dive site provides diving enthusiasts with a memorable and captivating underwater adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Ras Abu Galum. Coral Forest is conveniently situated near Ubuntu Camp in South Sinai, Egypt, ensuring easy accessibility for divers seeking an extraordinary diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Coral Forest
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Coral Forest
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Coral Forest
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
19 m/s
Water Temp
25.5°C
Visibility
26km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
38.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Forest
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Forest
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.46/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 21.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.92/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Coral Forest: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Forest: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Coral Forest 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
14:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.74m (3.3s), Wind: 21.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 20.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coral ForestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Forest
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 Coral Forest
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Coral Forest
January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Coral Forest
Water Temp
25.5°C / 77.9°F
October
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Coral Forest
Coral Forest shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (35.0°C) and January the coldest (11.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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