Egypt

Marsa Umm Gerifat South Reef

5–20 mMax Depth

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96Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

4.0 s

Swell

0.5 m

4.0 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SE

Water temperature

28.0°C

Wind

7.6 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

0.2 m

rising

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SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch

Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C

Sun, Oct 18Challenging

Waves0.5–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C

Next 72 hours

07:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 28.0°C

13:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

19:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 28.0°C

01:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

07:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

13:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

19:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

01:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

07:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

13:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

19:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

01:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

Catalog depth5–20 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Aug 29.4°

Jan23.2°

Feb22.6°

Mar22.8°

Apr23.7°

May25.4°

Jun26.9°

Jul28.5°

Aug29.4°

Sep28.6°

Oct27.6°

Nov26.2°

Dec24.4°

Current: mild

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

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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

Desjardin's sailfin tang

Zebrasoma desjardinii

DeepLog7

Sohal surgeonfish

Acanthurus sohal

DeepLog5

Blackspot sergeant

Abudefduf sordidus

DeepLog4

Devil firefish

Pterois miles

DeepLog4

Klunzinger's wrasse

Thalassoma rueppellii

DeepLog4

Picasso triggerfish

Rhinecanthus assasi

DeepLog4

Red sea butter flyfish

Chaetodon fasciatus

DeepLog4

Ribbontail stingray

Taeniura lymma

DeepLog4

Sammara squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

DeepLog4

Bluespine unicornfish

Naso unicornis

DeepLog3

Broomtail wrasse

Cheilinus lunulatus

DeepLog3

Cyane's octopus

Octopus cyanea

DeepLog3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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