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Siyoul Lagoon

The Siyoul Islands, located just a two-hour boat ride in the north direction from the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt, boast an array of diverse and captivating dive sites. Among these sites is Siyoul Lagoon, situated on the north side of Siyoul Soraya Island. This stunning lagoon offers an enchanting main reef and an exquisite plateau/coral garden, accessible through a small channel.

Siyoul Lagoon is teeming with a rich variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, glass fish, puffer fish, clown fish, and an abundance of other captivating reef fish. Its main attraction lies in its beautifully overgrown main reef and the slightly lower yet equally captivating coral garden. Anchored at the lagoon, you can venture to the outer edge of the main reef by following a 5m plateau. Along this plateau, a captivatingly overgrown block often serves as a residence for lionfish. Continuing your exploration, you have the option to either follow the main reef northward in the shallow area or dive eastwards towards the coral garden, located at a depth range of 20m. If you choose to dive approximately 20 minutes towards the north, you'll reach a plateau at a depth of 15m. Don't miss the chance to witness vast schools of spikes, lionfish, moray eels, and other captivating reef inhabitants along the main reef.

Siyoul Lagoon is suitable for divers of all levels, welcoming both beginners and advanced explorers. With excellent visibility of up to 24m and a maximum depth of 18m, this dive site offers an enriching experience for all underwater enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this remarkable diving opportunity located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate.

Diving Conditions Score for Siyoul Lagoon

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Siyoul Lagoon

Depth

18m

Visibility

24m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Siyoul Lagoon

Wave Height

0.88m

Wind Speed

33.6 m/s

Water Temp

26.3°C

Visibility

22.08km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.75s

Air Temperature

29.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Siyoul Lagoon
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Dive Score Chart for Siyoul Lagoon

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.786666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 27.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.266666666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Siyoul Lagoon: 06:00
Sunset at Siyoul Lagoon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Siyoul Lagoon 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
8:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.45s), Wind: 27.9 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 32.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Siyoul Lagoon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Siyoul Lagoon

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 Siyoul Lagoon

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Siyoul Lagoon

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Siyoul Lagoon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Siyoul Lagoon

Siyoul Lagoon shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (13.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 19, 2026

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