Daedalus Reef
Why dive here
Daedalus Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 23-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Daedalus Reef sits a good distance offshore from Marsa Alam, so getting here means a liveaboard trip, but it’s worth the journey. The walls drop deep, covered in a thick carpet of soft corals and some impressive sea fans, especially along the north and south points. This spot is known for its pelagics; we’ve seen scalloped hammerheads cruising through the blue here, and even a false killer whale once. Currents can be strong, particularly around the northern plateau, so this site is best for experienced divers comfortable in drift conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Daedalus Reef
Daedalus Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Daedalus Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.3–30°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.47 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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