Rocky South
Why dive here
Rocky South 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.
Rocky South near Marsa Alam is less about reef diving and more about potential pelagic encounters. We’ve seen Long-beaked Dolphins here, sometimes even False Killer Whales passing through the blue. It’s a site for those who enjoy drifting and keeping an eye out for larger visitors, rather than meticulous reef exploration.
Typical Rocky South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rocky South
Rocky South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rocky South, 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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