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Rocky East

3.5 — based on 16 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Rocky East is a year-round Egyptian dive site with healthy coral and diverse marine life. Accessible and suitable for varied experience levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
20–28°C
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
20–28 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
17.1 kn
Olas
1.04 m
Agua
30.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (80%)
Now: NNW (340°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.36m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.08m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.08m ▲ 13:00 · +0.05m ▼ 19:00 · -0.02m ▲ 01:00 · +0.09m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.4 · high Aire PM2.527 · moderate 06:22 18:34
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.9 1.26 7 0mm
09-20 22.6 1.44 7 0mm
09-21 20.1 1.4 7 0mm
09-22 19 1.02 7 0mm
09-23 16.2 1.16 7 0mm
09-24 17.7 1.32 7 0mm
09-25 19.2 1.58 7 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (20–28°C)

About this spot

Rocky East, located off the Egyptian coast, offers year-round diving opportunities in an area with minimal coral stress. The site supports a healthy reef ecosystem, making it a reliable choice for divers planning trips outside typical seasonal windows. With 12 documented species observations and community video coverage, the site has established a solid reputation among local and visiting divers. The underwater landscape at Rocky East attracts marine life across multiple depth zones, though exact specifications remain variable. Visibility and water conditions are typical for Egyptian dive sites, supporting both reef exploration and open-water swimming. The site is not within a marine protected area, which simplifies access logistics for visiting operators and independent divers. Community footage and species data suggest a well-documented dive site with moderate foot traffic. The presence of user-generated videos indicates the spot works for divers seeking to review conditions beforehand. Local knowledge from the diving community is readily available through multiple sources, helping newer visitors prepare appropriately. Rocky East fits into broader Egyptian diving circuits and can be combined with other regional sites for multi-day trips.

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Tipos de buceo

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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 · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 4151km · ~955kg · €17

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

Can I dive Rocky East year-round?

Yes. Rocky East is accessible throughout the year, making it a flexible choice for divers unable to travel during peak seasons. Water conditions remain suitable across all months.

What marine life will I see?

Rocky East supports diverse reef species. The site has 12 documented species observations in community records. Typical Egyptian reef inhabitants are present, though specific species lists vary by dive.

Do I need special permits to dive here?

Rocky East is not within a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving permits and regulations apply. Confirm current requirements with local operators before your trip.

Is the coral healthy?

The site shows no coral stress indicators. The reef ecosystem is in good condition, supporting healthy marine growth and stable underwater habitat.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving the Elphinstone Reef - Southern Red Sea, Egypt

Claudio Cocorocchia

Egypt Diving - Shag Rock - Kingston Wreck - 2022-10-16 #47

Filipe Resao
💬 1 top comments
  • Isto não é UB40 🤔

    @luisribeiro4267 · 👍 0

Diving in the Red Sea - Brothers', Daedalus, Elphinstone (Sept. 2020)

cqmnky
💬 3 top comments
  • Bro was chased by a turtle :D

    @alexandrkuril7143 · 👍 2
  • I'm going to be there in 3 weeks. I can't wait and your video is ramping my excitement up to ridiculous levels.

    @alisonanthony1228 · 👍 1
  • Nice video! Going there in May 2022

    @megabain · 👍 2
wind peaks Feb-Sep-Mar, calmest Aug-Nov-Jul, dry Jan-Dec, water 20-28°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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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