drift

15-35m

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Turbo

Best months: Sep–Jan

Why dive here

Turbo is a drift 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.

Best timeSep–Jan

WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit

Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins

Water23-31°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterDrift dive · max 15-35m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Turbo is a gentle reef in Marsa Alam, often visited by day boats. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive, with visibility usually pretty reliable. We’ve seen juvenile cowfish here, tucked amongst the soft corals, along with some friendly resident parrotfish. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy swim.

Typical Turbo Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turbo

Turbo Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Turbo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)

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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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