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Hey Daroma

3.7 — based on 19 community signals
4.2 12 species 28 contributors

Year-round diving at Hey Daroma, Egypt with 12 documented species and healthy coral.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
12.9 kn
Wave
0.58 m
Water
28.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (50%)
Now: N (9°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.5m

Today: High 13:00 (+0.03m), Low 07:00 (-0.16m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.16m ▲ 13:00 · +0.03m ▼ 19:00 · -0.09m ▲ 01:00 · +0.04m Now +0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.95 · high Air PM2.512 · good 06:29 18:42
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 16.8 0.58 7 0mm
09-20 14.5 0.6 7 0mm
09-21 12.5 0.48 7 0mm
09-22 11.6 0.34 7 0mm
09-23 16.8 0.42 7 0mm
09-24 20.3 0.64 7 0mm
09-25 17.8 0.72 7 0mm

About this spot

Hey Daroma sits on Egypt's diving roster as a accessible year-round destination. The site welcomes divers across all seasons, making it flexible for travel planning. Coral health is stable, with no bleaching stress reported. The dive area supports diverse marine life tracked across 12 species observations. Community videos—three on record—show what to expect underwater. These short clips help new arrivals gauge conditions and marine encounters before they enter the water. The site operates outside marine protected areas, which shapes local regulation and access. Divers appreciate straightforward logistics and the ability to plan trips without seasonal windows. Water conditions remain consistent enough to support activity throughout the year, though specific depth, visibility, and temperature data varies by dive operator and season. Hey Daroma fits divers seeking steady Egyptian diving without the crowded flagship reefs. It's an option for exploring Egypt's Red Sea corridor beyond the most famous names.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3896km · ~896kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 59/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Hey Daroma?

Hey Daroma is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility with travel dates. No seasonal closures or severe weather windows restrict access.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Hey Daroma are not documented. Contact local dive operators in Egypt for briefing on current conditions and suitable experience levels.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Hey Daroma. Community videos show typical encounters. Coral is healthy with no bleaching stress, supporting the ecosystem.

Do I need permits or special access?

Hey Daroma is not inside a marine protected area, simplifying access. Standard Egyptian diving regulations apply; confirm requirements with local operators.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Diving Center

4.2 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Затонувший корабль Million Hopes

Олег Тагиров

SYND 17-11-69 TWO ISRAELI VESSELS DAHLIA AND HEY DAROMA DAMAGED BY ARAB COMMANDO FROGMEN ATTACK

AP Archive
💬 3 top comments
  • Attacked by Egyptian Navy special forces ( frogmen ) and M/V Dahlia too in the first operation

    @captmohelsaadany6751 · 👍 3
  • I was there, long time ago...

    @danielutinger1586 · 👍 2
  • Egyptian Commando

    @el-tahan5841 · 👍 1

Million Hope WRECK

Poll Korobov
wind peaks Jun-May-Sep, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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