Soug Bahar - Deep South

Soug Bahar, in Egypt's Deep South, is a decent intermediate dive, maxing out at 20m. We often find ourselves drifting along its sloping reef, keeping an eye out for whitetip reef sharks resting on the sandy patches. It's a relaxed dive, good for getting your bearings in the area, or for those days when you're after something a bit less demanding. Don't expect dramatic drop-offs, but it consistently delivers solid reef action.

Location
Deep South, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
25.717500, 34.560300
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Best Time to Dive in Deep South

The warmest water temperatures in Deep South occur in January, averaging 22.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.7°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • February: 22.7°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • March: 22.7°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • April: 22.7°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • May: 22.7°C (air: 29.7°C)
  • June: 22.7°C (air: 32.9°C)
  • July: 22.7°C (air: 33.7°C)
  • August: 22.7°C (air: 34.1°C)
  • September: 22.7°C (air: 32.6°C)
  • October: 22.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • November: 22.7°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • December: 22.7°C (air: 21.4°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Deep South

Nearest Dive Centres to Soug Bahar

Marine Life in Deep South

Home to 63 recorded species including 30 reef fish, 10 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 6 hard corals, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Soug Bahar

Based on average water temperature of 22.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories