Dive-site story
Located along the southern coastline of Dahab, The Islands features an intricate labyrinth of submerged coral pinnacles, sandy alleys, and wide natural amphitheaters. An earthquake decades ago fractured massive coral heads, creating swim-throughs and sheltered passages that wind between hard coral structures. The site stays relatively shallow throughout, offering extended bottom times to explore the dense coral formations and sandy valleys.
Extensive network of sandy channels and coral swim-throughs
Massive Porites coral domes and sprawling table coral gardens
Frequent encounters with resident schools of juvenile and adult barracuda
Sheltered natural amphitheater framed by steep coral walls
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the warmest sea temperatures and calmest conditions occurring from late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant moray eelGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common |
Marine forecast
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