Daedalus Reef South Plateau
Why dive here
Daedalus Reef South Plateau 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.
The South Plateau at Daedalus usually gives us a good shot at the bigger pelagics, especially if you hit the early morning current. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here with scalloped hammerheads cruising through the blue, often in decent numbers. Keep an eye out for grey dolphins, too; they're sometimes playful and inquisitive. It’s a drift dive for sure, so be comfortable with that and ready to keep your head on a swivel.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Daedalus Reef South Plateau
Daedalus Reef South Plateau Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Daedalus Reef South Plateau, 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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