Umm Elros

Egypt

Umm Elros

5–30 mMax Depth
64Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.8 s
Swell
0.8 m
4.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
15.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:00–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
Catalog depth5–30 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

Oct-May

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: 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

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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
Live sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
DeepLog10
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog7
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
DeepLog5
White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
DeepLog4
Humpnose big-eye bream
Monotaxis grandoculis
DeepLog3
Sulfur damsel
Pomacentrus sulfureus
DeepLog3
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog3
Arabian monocle bream
Scolopsis ghanam
DeepLog2
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog2
Aurelia solida
DeepLog2
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog2
Dusky parrotfish
Scarus niger
DeepLog2
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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