The Brothers Islands - Safaga

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.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.300000, 34.830000

Best Time to Dive in Safaga

The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.1°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 25.0°C
  • June: 26.5°C
  • July: 27.7°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.4°C
  • November: 26.7°C
  • December: 24.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Safaga

Nearest Dive Centres to The Brothers Islands

Marine Life in Safaga

Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for The Brothers Islands

Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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