Poseidon Reef
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Poseidon Reef offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Poseidon Reef off Hurghada is a dependable spot for a relaxed dive. We've often seen good schools of dusky farmerfish here, fluttering around the coral heads, and there's a decent chance to catch sight of a few Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins passing through, especially in the mornings. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Black-back Butterflyfish, they're always a highlight. It's not a deep dive, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a longer bottom time without strong currents. We’d suggest going early to beat the crowds from the day boats.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Poseidon Reef
Poseidon Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Poseidon Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.2–28°C
Current Speed
29.43 cm/s
Direction: S (170.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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