Marsa Egla - Deep South

Phantasea Dome is where the Somosomo Strait truly shows off. Forget one lonely pinnacle, here you get a cluster of four, rising like rocky knuckles from the sandy seafloor. Our favourite, the "dome" itself, is covered in potato coral, big brainy mounds that really make you feel like you're exploring some alien landscape. We love dropping in on an outgoing tide here; that's when the fusiliers mass so thick they can literally dim the light, a silver river flowing past you. Keep an eye out for the small stuff, too. We’ve spotted bluestripe pipefish tucked into crannies, and those flashy flasher scorpionfish, masters of camouflage. The maximum depth is 19m, so it’s a site that gives you plenty of bottom time, letting you really explore the nooks and crannies. You might even catch a glimpse of giant trevally cruising past, a reminder of the bigger hunters in these waters. This site is perfect for divers who appreciate both the wide-angle schools and the macro details. It’s got that vibrant, healthy reef feel, but with enough architectural interest from the pinnacles to make every swim-through a discovery.

Location
Deep South, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
25.172600, 34.842200
Type
reef

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Deep South

Nearest Dive Centres to Marsa Egla

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Marsa Egla

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