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Poseidon Reef

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.3 12 especies 38 colaboradores

Poseidon Reef offers year-round diving in Egypt with healthy coral and diverse marine life. Explore a thriving reef system with 12 documented species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10 kn
Olas
0.46 m
Agua
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (59%)
Now: WNW (296°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.48m

Próxima: Baja a las 07:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.01m ▼ 19:00 · -0.09m ▲ 01:00 · +0.02m
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 19.5 0.76 7 0mm
09-20 20.5 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 20.6 0.88 7 0mm
09-22 19 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 18.3 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 19.8 0.82 7 0mm
09-25 22.7 1.04 7 0mm

About this spot

Poseidon Reef is a year-round dive destination in Egypt that delivers consistent access to healthy coral ecosystems. The reef shows no signs of bleaching stress, making it a stable choice for repeated visits across all seasons. With 12 species observations documented by the diving community, the site supports a solid range of marine life typical of Egyptian reef systems. The site has generated three community videos, giving divers real footage of conditions and what to expect underwater. This local documentation helps you plan your dive profile and pack appropriate gear. Year-round accessibility means you can visit on your schedule without worrying about seasonal closures or severe weather windows. Poseidon Reef operates outside a marine protected area, so local regulations are straightforward. The reef's lack of bleaching stress indicates stable water conditions and resilient coral, a strong sign for long-term dive quality. Community engagement here is active enough to keep conditions documented and shared regularly.

📖 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

Vida marina

Delfín mular

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 ↔ 3711km · ~854kg · €15

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 Poseidon Reef?

Poseidon Reef is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for any weather-related advisories during winter months.

What depth and difficulty level is Poseidon Reef?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Egypt before booking to confirm your certification level matches the dive profile.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Poseidon Reef. The reef shows no bleaching stress, indicating a healthy coral system supporting a diverse range of fish and invertebrates typical of Egyptian reefs.

Do I need special permits or MPA restrictions?

Poseidon Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian dive regulations apply. Verify local requirements and operator licenses before booking your dives.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

57 registros · 44 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Sousa chinensis

Chinese white dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 dic 2012
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 sept 2011
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 oct 2010
×1registros

Pseudorca crassidens

False killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 oct 2010
×1registros

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 mar 2010
×1registros

Sousa chinensis

Chinese white dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 feb 2010
×1registros

Grampus griseus

Risso's dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 ene 2010
×1registros

Alpheus lobidens

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×2registros

Holothuria (Thymiosycia) impatiens

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×2registros

Synaptula reciprocans

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×2registros

Pilumnidae

Malacostraca · Pilumnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×1registros

Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Poseidon Reef, 15 Feb 2026. Saa’ab el Erg, Egypt. Depth 16m. Dive Time 49 minutes

Red Sea diving with a GoPro

ASMR Soft Spoken Scuba Dive Adventure of Poseidon's Reef Hurghada Egypt (4K)

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wind peaks Jun-Sep-Feb, calmest Dec-Jul-Nov, 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)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (43/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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