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بوزيدون

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4.3 12 species 35 contributors

Poseidon offers year-round diving in Egypt with healthy coral and 12 documented species in the area.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Nudibranch

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
9.7 kn
Wave
0.68 m
Water
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (343°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.53m

Next: Low at 07:00 (-0.19m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.19m ▲ 14:00 · +0.03m ▼ 19:00 · -0.11m ▲ 01:00 · +0.01m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.6 · high Air PM2.513 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.68 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.66 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.9 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.04 7 0mm

About this spot

Poseidon is an Egyptian dive destination accessible throughout the year. The site sits outside a marine protected area, giving divers straightforward access without permit complications. Local coral shows no signs of bleaching stress, indicating a healthy reef environment for exploration. Twelve species observations have been recorded at or near Poseidon, providing good reference data for marine life encounters. The area has generated community video content, suggesting it attracts regular divers and offers photogenic underwater scenes worth documenting. While specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't published here, the year-round diving window means you can plan visits based on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints. Check with local operators for current site conditions, marine life reports, and any recent underwater changes before your trip. The combination of healthy coral, documented species diversity, and accessible location makes Poseidon a solid option for divers exploring Egypt's underwater attractions.

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Best months

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

Marine life

Nudibranch

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3862km · ~888kg · €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

Can I dive Poseidon year-round?

Yes. Poseidon is open for diving throughout the year, so you can schedule your trip based on your availability rather than seasonal windows.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't available for this site. Contact local dive operators in Egypt for detailed site profiles and recommendations before booking.

What marine life lives here?

Twelve species have been observed at Poseidon. The reef shows no bleaching stress. Ask your dive operator for recent sightings and species checklists.

Do I need permits or MPA approval?

Poseidon is not inside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required for diving. Standard Egypt diving regulations apply.

Operators near this spot

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

Planet Divers

0.4 km
4.6 (110 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 25+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dahab Freedivers

0.5 km
Dive centre
Hours: Every Day 9:00-17:30

أوركا دايف سنتر

0 km
4.8 (355 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 46+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

رد سي ريلاكس

0 km
4.4 (627 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Friday: Open 24 hours

كلوب ريد

0.1 km
4.5 (447 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Booked 48+ times this month
Hours: Friday: Open 24 hours

ديب بلو ريلم

0.1 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

160 records · 50 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Pycnodonte

Bivalvia · Gryphaeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 May 2023
×1records

Discias forsskali

Malacostraca · Disciadidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Oct 2020
×3records
Depth:
387 m

Kasagia

Malacostraca · Majidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2020
×2records

Crinoidea

Crinoidea
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×17records

Paguridae

Malacostraca · Paguridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×10records

Palaemonidae

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×8records

Alpheidae

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×6records

Bohadschia cousteaui

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×6records

Tetraloides heterodactylus

Malacostraca · Tetraliidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×5records

Xanthidae

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×5records

Linckia multifora

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×4records

Dardanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×4records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Episode 3: Atlantis Exposed: The Rise and Fall of Poseidon’s Ten Kings

فجوة زمنية - Fagwa Zamania
💬 1 top comments
  • 🎉❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

    @Sherifshaaln · 👍 1

The Twelve Olympians: Who Are They and What Do They Represent?

Arcane Ages

Immortals (2011) - Poseidon | Massive Wave (HD)

Captain Darrow
💬 3 top comments
  • "the sea has forever been an unpredictable domain" -Poseidon

    @KimJongTv-y9b · 👍 717
  • That was the only God power shown in the movie.

    @miguelgenovata6250 · 👍 727
  • Posideon using the his words to outplay Zeus,...."The sea has forever been a unpredictable domain!" smirks and jumps this works so well because as Zeus's brother he knows how to directly, indirectly help the Mortals. Shows he's not scared of Zeus like the rest

    @DrippedoutNamek · 👍 478
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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