Erg Iris

Egypt

Erg Iris

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
28Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
3.6 s
Swell
0.2 m
4.5 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
24.0°C
Wind
28.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.0 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
10:00–11:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.2°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.1°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
Catalog depth15–30 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 28.2°

Jan22.9°
Feb22.2°
Mar22.2°
Apr22.8°
May24.4°
Jun25.7°
Jul27.3°
Aug28.2°
Sep27.3°
Oct27.1°
Nov26.0°
Dec24.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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 Waterintermediate 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
White mangrove
Avicennia marina
DeepLog20
Aurelia solida
DeepLog10
White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
DeepLog3
Indo-pacif. bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops aduncus
DeepLog2
Murex forskoehlii
DeepLog2
Rayed dwarf-turban
Turbo radiatus
DeepLog2
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog2
Acanthopleura vaillantii
DeepLog1
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
DeepLog1
Echinoid
Clypeaster humilis
DeepLog1
Elegant conch
Canarium erythrinum
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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