Small Crack
Small Crack is a popular dive site in Egypt, often included in liveaboard trips. This site offers a unique diving experience as you can explore the crack that connects the outside reef to the lagoon, or vice versa. Advanced divers will appreciate the challenges and beauty that Small Crack has to offer.
Discover a colorful underwater world filled with various marine species at Small Crack. Look out for mesmerizing garden eels, playful clown fish, vibrant table and fire corals, elegant gorgonians, and an abundance of reef fish. The visibility at this dive site is excellent, reaching up to 23 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings. With a maximum depth of 21 meters, divers of all experience levels, including beginners, can enjoy exploring this captivating site.
Small Crack can be found near Ras Umm Sid in South Sinai, Egypt. Whether you are a seasoned diver or just starting your underwater adventures, Small Crack is a must-visit destination that will leave you in awe of the wonders beneath the water's surface.
Discover a colorful underwater world filled with various marine species at Small Crack. Look out for mesmerizing garden eels, playful clown fish, vibrant table and fire corals, elegant gorgonians, and an abundance of reef fish. The visibility at this dive site is excellent, reaching up to 23 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings. With a maximum depth of 21 meters, divers of all experience levels, including beginners, can enjoy exploring this captivating site.
Small Crack can be found near Ras Umm Sid in South Sinai, Egypt. Whether you are a seasoned diver or just starting your underwater adventures, Small Crack is a must-visit destination that will leave you in awe of the wonders beneath the water's surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Small Crack
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 Small Crack
Depth
21m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Small Crack
Wave Height
0.9m
Wind Speed
35.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
24.84km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
37.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Small Crack
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Dive Score Chart for Small Crack
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.48/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 15.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.929523809523809/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Small Crack: 06:00
Sunset at Small Crack: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Small Crack 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
1:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.52m (3.5s), Wind: 1 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.55s), Wind: 15.5 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 15.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Small CrackAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Small Crack
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 Small Crack
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 Small Crack
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Small Crack
Water Temp
27.8°C / 82.0°F
May
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Small Crack
Small Crack shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.9°C) and January the coldest (12.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 5, 2026
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