Diving in Deep South

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