The Bells
Located just a short 35-minute drive north of Dahab in Egypt, The Bells is a popular dive site that serves as the entry point for divers venturing towards the renowned Blue Hole. This dive offers a thrilling challenge as you navigate to the drop-off wall, which descends to depths of 100-110 meters. Conclude your dive by venturing into the Blue Hole through the outer wall.
At a depth of approximately 30 meters, you'll encounter breathtaking overhangs adorned with delicate purple net corals, soft white corals, and stunning views of the dramatic drop-off. Keep an eye out for occasional appearances by larger fish in the deep blue waters.
With a visibility of 25 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, The Bells is ideally suited for advanced and expert divers. This remarkable dive site is conveniently located near the Blue Hole Memorial on Al Salam Road in Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt.
At a depth of approximately 30 meters, you'll encounter breathtaking overhangs adorned with delicate purple net corals, soft white corals, and stunning views of the dramatic drop-off. Keep an eye out for occasional appearances by larger fish in the deep blue waters.
With a visibility of 25 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, The Bells is ideally suited for advanced and expert divers. This remarkable dive site is conveniently located near the Blue Hole Memorial on Al Salam Road in Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for The Bells
8.2
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Bells
Depth
30m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for The Bells
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
2.3 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
26.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.3s
Air Temperature
33.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Bells
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Dive Score Chart for The Bells
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.25748427672956/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.68/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Bells: 06:00
Sunset at The Bells: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Bells 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
16:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.16m (2.65s), Wind: 0.4 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 2.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The BellsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Bells
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 The Bells
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 The Bells
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7
April
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for The Bells
Water Temp
27.7°C / 81.9°F
April
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Bells
The Bells shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (34.1°C) and January the coldest (12.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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