Little Brother
Brothers Island, also known as El Akhawen, is a must-visit dive site for divers traveling to Egypt. This exceptional diving spot can only be reached by liveaboard boats. It comprises two islands, a small one and a big one, providing an ideal location for more experienced divers due to challenging conditions such as strong currents and deep drop-offs, offering countless opportunities for shark sightings.
At Brothers Island, divers can encounter a variety of fascinating marine creatures including the impressive oceanic whitetip shark, majestic hammerhead sharks, and sleek gray reef sharks. And if luck is on your side, you might even catch a glimpse of the graceful mantas!
Experience exceptional visibility of up to 25 meters as you explore the depths of this dive site, which reaches a maximum depth of 32 meters. With its captivating marine life and underwater landscapes, Brothers Island Reserve in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, is a dream come true for advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure.
At Brothers Island, divers can encounter a variety of fascinating marine creatures including the impressive oceanic whitetip shark, majestic hammerhead sharks, and sleek gray reef sharks. And if luck is on your side, you might even catch a glimpse of the graceful mantas!
Experience exceptional visibility of up to 25 meters as you explore the depths of this dive site, which reaches a maximum depth of 32 meters. With its captivating marine life and underwater landscapes, Brothers Island Reserve in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, is a dream come true for advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Brother
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Little Brother
Depth
32m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Little Brother
Wave Height
1.02m
Wind Speed
33.4 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
23.5km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Brother
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Dive Score Chart for Little Brother
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.733333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 19.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.3/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Brother: 06:00
Sunset at Little Brother: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Brother 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.74m (4.1s), Wind: 19.7 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 22.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little BrotherAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Brother
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 Little Brother
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 Little Brother
December
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Little Brother
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
September
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.8m / 9.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Little Brother
Little Brother shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.8°C) and January the coldest (15.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.8m 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 18, 2026
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