Rocky West
Why dive here
Rocky West 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 West is all about the pelagics. This offshore reef in Marsa Alam is where we’ve had some incredible encounters with false killer whales and long-beaked dolphins passing through. It’s a site for those who enjoy open water and keeping an eye on the blue, rather than intricate reef exploration. Expect strong currents, so it's best for confident divers.
Typical Rocky West 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 West
Rocky West Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rocky West, 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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