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Aluminium

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Aluminium is a year-round dive site in Egypt with robust coral health and documented marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
HealthyReefYearRound

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
11.3 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
28.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (48%)
Now: NW (322°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.5m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.02m ▼ 18:00 · -0.08m ▲ 01:00 · +0.05m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.95 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 06:31 18:44
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.5 0.9 7 0mm
09-20 17.6 1.04 7 0mm
09-21 15.7 0.9 7 0mm
09-22 15.9 0.76 7 0mm
09-23 15.5 0.88 7 0mm
09-24 17 0.92 7 0mm
09-25 17.6 1.26 7 0mm

About this spot

Aluminium offers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it an accessible option for divers planning an Egypt trip without seasonal constraints. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions for exploration and observation. The location has documented marine life observations across 12 species records, providing divers with reliable baseline knowledge of what to expect underwater. Community-submitted videos offer real-world insight into site conditions and wildlife encounters, helping you prepare for your dive. Being outside a marine protected area means standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. The year-round availability makes Aluminium a flexible choice for holiday planning, whether you're visiting during peak season or off-peak months. Local dive operators in Egypt's main regions can arrange access and logistics.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3757km · ~864kg · €16

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Aluminium?

Aluminium is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. This flexibility makes it convenient for most travel plans.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. Review community videos and local dive operator briefings for current sightings before your dive.

How is the coral health at Aluminium?

Coral shows no bleaching stress, indicating healthy reef conditions. This supports thriving marine ecosystems and good visibility for observation.

Do I need permits to dive Aluminium?

Aluminium is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Confirm current requirements with your local dive operator.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Fred Lombard

0.3 km
4.9 (11 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +20 12 23615461
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Freedom Divers

0.4 km
4.8 (86 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 53+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 12 24369878
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Paradise Divers

3.3 km
4.9 (141 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 46+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 68056464
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Shams Diving Centers

3.6 km
4.6 (106 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo PADI
Verified PADI Booked 48+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 22234507
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Nemo

0.3 km
4.3 (429 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +20 10 03648708
Horario: Friday: Open 24 hours

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in the Red Sea: Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone (Cinematic travel video)

The Introvert Traveler

Abu Helal, Dahab, technical diving • Абу Хелал, Дахаб, дайвинг • 06.01.2017

Denis Lefter
💬 3 top comments
  • Really nice, please keep them coming, love watching you guys dive.

    @russell3038 · 👍 5
  • Wonderful display of diving skills! Great video!

    @HuckleberryMoon · 👍 0
  • It would be good to know what the dive profile was?

    @DirefulT453 · 👍 0

Diving in Dahab

AluminiumToad

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a beach"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-02-02
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a church"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-01-23
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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