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    The Brothers Islands dive site
    Safaga, Egypt

    The Brothers Islands

    Best months: May–Jul

    Why dive here

    The Brothers Islands is a dive where divers can encounter humpback whales, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMay–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water22-30°C · warmest July, August, September

    The Brothers Islands, out in the middle of the Red Sea, are a liveaboard staple for a good reason. They can be a bit of a trek to reach, with their exposed location often meaning choppy surface conditions, but the diving usually makes up for it. We’re talking proper wall dives here, dropping down along the islands’ perimeters. You'll find the walls completely carpeted in soft corals, purple and orange, alongside forests of gorgonian fans. Look out into the blue for chances of oceanic whitetips and hammerheads cruising by; it's a site that rewards patience and a good eye for pelagics. Definitely one for experienced divers comfortable with potential currents and deeper profiles.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Brothers Islands

    The Brothers Islands Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Brothers Islands, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.49, 34.08) (12km away)

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    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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