Daedalus Reef (Abu El Kizan)

Egypt

Daedalus Reef (Abu El Kizan)

5–40 mMax Depth
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20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.2 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.4 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
28.9°C
Wind
32.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:00–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
Catalog depth5–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 30.2°

Jan23.8°
Feb23.3°
Mar23.4°
Apr24.4°
May26.3°
Jun27.6°
Jul29.4°
Aug30.2°
Sep29.4°
Oct28.5°
Nov26.9°
Dec25.1°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 30 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Wateradvanced Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Arabian chromis
Chromis flavaxilla
DeepLog1
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog1
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog1
Bluespotted cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
DeepLog1
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
DeepLog1
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog1
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog1
Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
DeepLog1
Lunar fusilier
Caesio lunaris
DeepLog1
Oceanic manta ray
Mobula birostris
DeepLog1
Orangespine surgeonfish
Naso elegans
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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