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Legend

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 especies 33 colaboradores

Legend is a year-round dive destination in Egypt's Marsa Alam region with healthy coral and 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
21–28°C
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
21–28 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.2 kn
Olas
0.54 m
Agua
29.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (38%)
Now: NW (310°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.46m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.07m), Baja 06:00 (-0.12m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.12m ▲ 13:00 · +0.07m ▼ 19:00 · -0.05m ▲ 01:00 · +0.07m Ahora +0.0m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.4 · high Aire PM2.518 · moderate 06:28 18:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 17.7 1.12 7 0mm
09-20 17.5 1.2 7 0mm
09-21 17.2 1.16 7 0mm
09-22 13.4 0.76 7 0mm
09-23 15.3 0.8 7 0mm
09-24 19.3 1.16 7 0mm
09-25 19 1.36 7 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (21–28°C)

About this spot

Legend sits within Egypt's Red Sea diving landscape near Marsa Alam, a region known for consistent access and diverse marine encounters. The site maintains healthy coral conditions with no current bleaching stress, making it a stable choice for repeat visits across the calendar year. Twelve species observations have been documented by the diving community, offering baseline data on what to expect below the surface. The reef supports typical Red Sea biodiversity. Water conditions remain dive-friendly throughout the year, though specific depth, visibility, and temperature data should be confirmed with local operators before booking. Legend's location outside a marine protected area means standard diving rules apply. Access to Legend is straightforward from Marsa Alam's established dive infrastructure. The site has attracted enough community attention to generate three video records, giving prospective divers a chance to preview conditions and marine life. Plan dives based on current reports from your operator and standard Red Sea seasonal patterns.

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Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 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 · 49%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3945km · ~907kg · €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 Legend?

Legend is diveable year-round. Red Sea diving is generally good in all seasons, though winter months (November–March) typically bring calmer seas and cooler water. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty level is Legend?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not published for Legend. Contact Marsa Alam dive operators for detailed site briefings before your dive. They can advise on conditions and suitability for your experience level.

What marine life can I see at Legend?

Twelve species have been documented at Legend. The site maintains healthy coral with no bleaching stress. Expect typical Red Sea reef life, but get a current species list from your dive operator for the most accurate expectations.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Legend?

Legend is outside Egypt's marine protected areas, so standard Egyptian dive permits and operator requirements apply. Book with an established Marsa Alam operator who handles all necessary paperwork and local regulations.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Poseidon

5.1 km
4.3 (12 reviews)
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +20 11 17602411

Scuba Store Dive Shop

5.1 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: 01016008837
Horario: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Our Favourite Reef Dive IN THE WORLD!! - Shark & Yolanda Reef In Egypt

Blue Horizon Diving
💬 3 top comments
  • SUBSCRIBE for weekly diving videos: youtube.com/c/BlueHorizonDiving?sub_confirmation=1 What to watch next? We dive the famous Red Sea shipwreck the Dunraven in EGYPT 🇪🇬! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kblTzuJl3I

    @BlueHorizonDiving · 👍 1
  • Oh nice beautiful shark

    @CoopersAmputeeLifestyle · 👍 2
  • Zebra Shark!!! Unicorn fish, Beautiful Reef, and no lines at the Loo!! 😊 What's not to love? As usual, wonderful video. the Red Sea has always been on my list of dive destinations. Your videos have made it a must-do-soon destination. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. Dive safe

    @sammoyers905 · 👍 1

Shark & Yolanda Reefs: Egypt’s Most Legendary Dive Site!

Depths & Destinations with Matt

Monty Halls' Dive Mysteries: The Curse of The Blue Hole | History Documentary | Reel Truth History

Banijay History
💬 3 top comments
  • Diving into this hole is like scrolling through the comments and not realising how far you've gone until you scroll back up.

    @leebenstead7171 · 👍 1000
  • Me: "I'll just watch 5 minutes." 43 Minutes later Me: "Well that was interesting."

    @samg10018 · 👍 3700
  • Who else just got sucked into the video and the next thing you knew 43 minutes passed by

    @hariballsack8128 · 👍 3400
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Dec-Nov, dry Jan-Dec, water 21-28°C.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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