The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse dive site, located approximately 3.5 km from Dahab Bay in Egypt's South Sinai, offers a rewarding experience for divers of all skill levels. This popular site presents a diverse underwater landscape featuring a sandy slope leading to impressive coral columns, bolders, and a captivating coral wall that awaits you on the return journey.
The abundance of marine life at Lighthouse dive site is truly remarkable. Explore the vibrant world of hard and soft corals, marvel at nudibranchs calmly resting on sponges, and encounter a captivating underwater museum. Prepare to be mesmerized by the wide variety of reef fish, graceful octopuses, and majestic turtles, among many other fascinating beings that call this site home.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 20m, Lighthouse dive site offers an excellent opportunity to explore the underwater wonders. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this site welcomes divers of all levels to partake in its beauty.
For divers seeking a remarkable and accessible diving experience, Lighthouse dive site in Dahab Bay, Egypt is an ideal destination.
The abundance of marine life at Lighthouse dive site is truly remarkable. Explore the vibrant world of hard and soft corals, marvel at nudibranchs calmly resting on sponges, and encounter a captivating underwater museum. Prepare to be mesmerized by the wide variety of reef fish, graceful octopuses, and majestic turtles, among many other fascinating beings that call this site home.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 20m, Lighthouse dive site offers an excellent opportunity to explore the underwater wonders. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this site welcomes divers of all levels to partake in its beauty.
For divers seeking a remarkable and accessible diving experience, Lighthouse dive site in Dahab Bay, Egypt is an ideal destination.
Diving Conditions Score for The Lighthouse
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Lighthouse
Depth
20m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for The Lighthouse
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
14.2 m/s
Water Temp
25.7°C
Visibility
26km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.25s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Lighthouse
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Dive Score Chart for The Lighthouse
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.013333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 22 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.52/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Lighthouse: 06:00
Sunset at The Lighthouse: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Lighthouse 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
6:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.7m (3.3s), Wind: 22 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 13.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The LighthouseAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Lighthouse
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 Lighthouse
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 Lighthouse
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7
April
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for The Lighthouse
Water Temp
27.8°C / 82.0°F
April
Visibility
12.3m / 40.4ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse 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 - Jun 23, 2026
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