Siyoul Soraya
The dive site known as 'Small Brother' is located approximately 2 hours north of El Gouna in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. This site is a popular choice among divers of all experience levels, as it offers a pleasant and easy dive. The depth ranges from 2-3 meters to a maximum of 15 meters, making it suitable for beginners. One of the highlights of this dive is the possibility of encountering dolphins and eagle rays, as well as a variety of fascinating marine species such as scorpion fish, stone fish, crocodile fish, clown fish, puffer fish, box fish, parrot fish, stingrays, and more. With excellent visibility reaching up to 25 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site offers a truly immersive and memorable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Siyoul Soraya
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Siyoul Soraya
Depth
18m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Siyoul Soraya
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
32.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.3°C
Visibility
22.08km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Siyoul Soraya
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Dive Score Chart for Siyoul Soraya
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 Soraya: 06:00
Sunset at Siyoul Soraya: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Siyoul Soraya 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
8:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.45s), Wind: 27.9 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 32.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Siyoul SorayaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Siyoul Soraya
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 Soraya
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 Siyoul Soraya
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Siyoul Soraya
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Siyoul Soraya
Siyoul Soraya 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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