Diving in Deep South

Explore 61 dive sites in Deep South, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Deep South

The warmest water temperatures in Deep South occur in January, averaging 22.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.7°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • February: 22.7°C (air: 19.5°C)
  • March: 22.7°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • April: 22.7°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • May: 22.7°C (air: 29.7°C)
  • June: 22.7°C (air: 32.9°C)
  • July: 22.7°C (air: 33.7°C)
  • August: 22.7°C (air: 34.1°C)
  • September: 22.7°C (air: 32.6°C)
  • October: 22.7°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • November: 22.7°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • December: 22.7°C (air: 21.4°C)

Marine Life in Deep South

Home to 63 recorded species including 30 reef fish, 10 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 6 hard corals, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Deep South

Deep South has 44 beginner, 5 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Deep South

Based on average water temperature of 22.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Deep South

  • Tourism Development Area I - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tourism Development Area II - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Wadi El-Gemal - Hamata - National Park (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Deep South - Nearest Airports

  • Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), Marsa Alam - 33 km away, approx 51 min travel time
  • Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES), Berenice Troglodytica - 163 km away, approx 193 min travel time
  • Luxor International Airport (LXR), Luxor - 212 km away, approx 246 min travel time

Dive Sites

Dive Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical diving conditions like in the Maldives Deep South, especially regarding currents, visibility, and water temperature?
The provided data context is for the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. Therefore, specific details regarding currents, visibility, and water temperature for the Maldives Deep South cannot be provided from the given information. For Egypt's Deep South, typical water temperatures are around 22.73°C during certain months.
Which specific marine life encounters are highlights for divers in the Deep South of the Maldives, particularly sharks and rays?
The provided data context describes the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. While the Egyptian Deep South is noted for healthy sharks and spinner dolphins, specific marine life encounters, including types of sharks and rays, for the Maldives Deep South are not available in the provided information.
What are considered the best dive sites in the Maldives Deep South for experiencing its unique underwater environment and megafauna?
The provided data context lists dive sites for the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. Therefore, information on the best dive sites in the Maldives Deep South for experiencing its unique underwater environment and megafauna cannot be provided from the given data. Notable sites in Egypt's Deep South include Fury Shoals and St. John's.
What level of diving experience and certifications are recommended or required for a liveaboard trip to the Maldives Deep South?
The provided data context pertains to the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. Specific recommendations or requirements for diving experience and certifications for a liveaboard trip to the Maldives Deep South are not available in the given information. However, dive sites in Egypt's Deep South range from Beginner to Advanced, such as "St. John's Diving: Deep South Red Sea Adventures" being Advanced.
What is the best time of year to dive the Maldives Deep South for optimal conditions and marine life sightings?
The provided data context is for the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. Information regarding the best time of year to dive the Maldives Deep South for optimal conditions and marine life sightings is not available in the provided data. For Egypt's Deep South, water temperatures are around 22.73°C during certain months.
How do divers typically get to the Deep South dive regions of the Maldives, considering its remote location from Malé?
The provided data context describes the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. Therefore, information on how divers typically get to the Deep South dive regions of the Maldives, or travel considerations from Malé, cannot be provided from the given data.
Are there significant seasonal differences in marine life presence, such as for tiger sharks, hammerheads, or manta rays, in the Maldives Deep South?
The provided data context pertains to the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. While Egypt's Deep South is known for healthy sharks and spinner dolphins, the provided information does not detail seasonal differences in marine life presence, such as for tiger sharks, hammerheads, or manta rays, in the Maldives Deep South.
Beyond pelagic encounters, what kind of reef health and coral formations can divers expect to see in the Maldives Deep South?
The provided data context describes the Deep South region of Egypt, not the Maldives. While Egypt's Deep South is noted for pristine diving, specific details regarding reef health and coral formations in the Maldives Deep South are not available in the provided information.