Siyal Island
Protected Area
محمية علبة
Why dive here
Siyal Island 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.
Siyal Island, off Marsa Alam, offers a solid dive for those in the area. The reef provides ample opportunity to see decent formations of staghorn coral. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for most experience levels looking for a relaxed outing.
Typical Siyal Island 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 Siyal Island
Siyal Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Siyal Island, 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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