Diving in Marsa Alam

Explore 124 dive sites in Marsa Alam, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Marsa Alam

The warmest water temperatures in Marsa Alam occur in August, averaging 31.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 22.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.7°C
  • March: 22.9°C
  • April: 23.8°C
  • May: 26.0°C
  • June: 28.1°C
  • July: 29.9°C
  • August: 31.1°C
  • September: 30.4°C
  • October: 28.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.6°C

Marine Life in Marsa Alam

Home to 39 recorded species including 10 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 sharks & rays, 1 clams & mussels.

Dive Site Difficulty in Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam has 13 beginner, 3 intermediate, 2 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Marsa Alam

Based on average water temperature of 26.7°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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 Marsa Alam

  • 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)
  • محمية علبة - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Marsa Alam - Nearest Airports

  • Berenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air Base (EES), Berenice Troglodytica - 29 km away, approx 46 min travel time
  • Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), Marsa Alam - 176 km away, approx 207 min travel time
  • Red Sea International Airport (RSI), Hanak - 221 km away, approx 256 min travel time

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