Big Brother East
Why dive here
Big Brother East is a dive where divers can encounter humpback whales, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Big Brother East offers a drift dive along a sloping wall. You’ll often find schools of snappers and fusiliers here, hugging the reef. The current can be brisk, so it’s best for intermediate divers comfortable with open water. It's a solid dive if you're looking for pelagics in Safaga.
Typical Big Brother East Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big Brother East
Big Brother East Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Big Brother East, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.49, 34.08) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
82°F · Range: 26.4–29°C
Current Speed
28.79 cm/s
Direction: S (159.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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