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Rocky North

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Rocky North is a year-round Egyptian dive site with healthy coral and recorded marine biodiversity.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
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

About this spot

Rocky North sits off Egypt's coast as an accessible dive destination with no marine protected area restrictions. The site maintains coral health with no bleaching stress recorded, making it a stable choice for repeat visits. Twelve species observations logged here document the local marine life, while three community videos provide real dives of conditions and wildlife encounters. The spot works as a year-round option, though specific depth, visibility, water temperature, and difficulty ratings aren't published yet. This makes Rocky North suitable for divers who scout conditions locally or contact regional operators before booking. The lack of MPA designation means fewer regulatory requirements, though standard Egyptian dive site practices and safety protocols apply. Community submissions and species data suggest Rocky North draws consistent interest from travelling divers. Video documentation gives you a preview of what to expect topside and in the water. Use local dive shops in Egypt to confirm seasonal swell, visibility, and the best days to dive based on weather windows.

📖 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

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 ↔ 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

What's the best time to dive Rocky North?

Year-round diving is possible at Rocky North. Local dive shops can advise on seasonal weather, water conditions, and visibility windows to maximize your trip.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not published for Rocky North. Contact regional Egyptian dive operators to confirm site conditions and get guidance on skill requirements before diving.

What marine life is at Rocky North?

Twelve species observations are documented at Rocky North, with no bleaching stress on coral. Community videos show local wildlife. Request a species list from dive operators or check uploaded community footage for specifics.

Are permits or marine restrictions required?

Rocky North is not inside a marine protected area, so standard MPA permits are not needed. Follow Egyptian diving laws and dive site safety practices. Check with local operators on any other regulations.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

12 registros · 12 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Carcharhinus longimanus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 dic 2005
×1registros

Dendronephthya hemprichi

Anthozoa · Nephtheidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 dic 2005
×1registros

Melithaea splendens

Anthozoa · Melithaeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 dic 2005
×1registros

Ancylomenes longicarpus

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 dic 2005
×1registros

Taeniura lymma

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 dic 2005
×1registros

Tripneustes gratilla

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 dic 2005
×1registros

Cladopsammia gracilis

Anthozoa · Dendrophylliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 dic 2005
×1registros

Phyllacanthus imperialis

Echinoidea · Cidaridae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 dic 2005
×1registros

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 dic 2005
×1registros

Phyllidia varicosa

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 dic 2005
×1registros

Tridacna maxima

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 dic 2005
×1registros

Octopus cyanea

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
6 dic 2005
×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.

Red Sea, Egypt · Diving safari to Daedalus, Elphinstone, Brothers · Nov/Dec 2019

Deep Ambit Diving

Diving Safari -Brothers-Daedalus-Elphinstone-Rocky-Zabargad

Mustafa El-Kharoiti
💬 1 top comments
  • salaam big brother, ik dacht dat dit jouw ervaring was, maar ik zie je niet, heb je dit gefilmd of is dit video van je vrienden ( collega ),

    @nadinxx7 · 👍 0

Red Sea, North route, Egypt 2017

Ясен Кунчев
wind peaks Feb-Sep-Mar, calmest Aug-Nov-Jul, 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: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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