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Fiddle Garden

The Fiddle Garden is an excellent dive site located adjacent to the Far Garden in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. This reef wall features a thrilling drop-off and is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The sandy plateau of the site is adorned with striking pinnacles and coral blocks, creating a visually stunning underwater landscape.

Expect an extraordinary diving experience at the Fiddle Garden, as it offers a diverse range of marine life. From magnificent whale sharks and graceful manta rays to enchanting turtles and sparkling glassfishes, you'll encounter an array of fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for hidden stonefishes and the elegant feathertail rays as you explore the vibrant waters.

With a maximum depth of 20m and visibility reaching up to 23m, the Fiddle Garden provides optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this site presents an exciting opportunity to discover Egypt's marine treasures.

Nearby attractions include Middle Garden, Garden Bay, and Ras Umm Sid, making the Fiddle Garden a convenient and captivating choice for divers in South Sinai, Egypt.

Diving Conditions Score for Fiddle Garden

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Fiddle Garden

Depth

20m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Fiddle Garden

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

8.8 m/s

Water Temp

27.8°C

Visibility

25.08km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

29.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fiddle Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Fiddle Garden

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.637207207207206/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.433561643835617/10.

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

Sunrise at Fiddle Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Fiddle Garden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Fiddle Garden 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.44m (3.7s), Wind: 5.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.62m (3.85s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Fiddle Garden
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fiddle Garden

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 Fiddle Garden

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 Fiddle Garden

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

Ideal Conditions for Fiddle Garden

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.8°C / 73.0°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 Fiddle Garden

Fiddle Garden shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°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 21, 2026

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