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 wreck diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Poseidon Reef, tucked into the southern side of Shaab El Erg, is a decent pick when you're looking for a relaxed dive out of Hurghada. It's a shallow coral garden, topping out around 15 metres, which makes it an easy drift. We've often seen good numbers of fusiliers here, swirling around the coral formations, and usually a few sneaky wrasse going about their business. Keep an eye out for the big grouper that hang around. Visibility tends to be reliable, usually around 20 metres or more, making it a comfortable spot for newer divers or those who just want to take it easy.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Subex Hurghada
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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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