Poseidon Reef

Africa › Egypt

Poseidon Reef

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
9Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
3.3 s
Swell
0.2 m
2.9 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
26.3°C
Wind
35.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:45–02:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.6°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
02:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.9°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.8°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 25.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 25.6°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

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.7°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.4°
Mar22.4°
Apr23.0°
May24.8°
Jun26.1°
Jul27.8°
Aug28.7°
Sep27.7°
Oct27.5°
Nov26.3°
Dec24.6°
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 Waterbeginner 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
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog2
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Blacktip grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus
DeepLog1
Finless sole
Pardachirus marmoratus
DeepLog1
Red Sea chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
DeepLog1
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog1
Rusty parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
DeepLog1
Stonefish
Synanceia verrucosa
DeepLog1
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog1
Chaetodon semilarvatus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Arothron hispidus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Pomacanthus maculosus
Nearby OBIS observations6
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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