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Rocky West

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.1 12 especies 15 colaboradores

Rocky West offers year-round diving off Egypt's coast with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
18.6 kn
Olas
1.1 m
Agua
30.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (80%)
Now: NNW (337°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.36m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.05m), Baja 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 Ahora +0.1m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.4 · high Aire PM2.526 · moderate 06:22 18:34
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.9 1.32 7 0mm
09-20 22.6 1.56 7 0mm
09-21 20.1 1.52 7 0mm
09-22 19 1.14 7 0mm
09-23 16.2 0.98 7 0mm
09-24 17.7 1.22 7 0mm
09-25 19.2 1.46 7 0mm

About this spot

Rocky West is a dive site located off the coast of Egypt, accessible to divers throughout the year. The site sits outside a marine protected area, making it a straightforward destination for recreational diving. Current coral health assessments show no stress, indicating stable reef conditions for visitors. The site has documented observations of 12 distinct species, giving divers a solid chance of encountering Egypt's marine wildlife. Community members have uploaded 3 videos from Rocky West, providing real-world footage of conditions and what to expect underwater. Divers planning a trip should check local dive operators for current conditions, entry requirements, and any seasonal variations that may affect access or visibility. The year-round availability makes Rocky West a flexible choice for Egypt's dive calendar, though individual trips may vary based on weather patterns and local sea state.

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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 · 48%
  • 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 West year-round?

Yes. Rocky West is diveable throughout the year, making it a reliable choice when planning an Egypt dive trip. Always check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty level is Rocky West?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Egypt for detailed site profiles and recommendations on skill level.

What marine life will I see at Rocky West?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Coral bleaching status shows no current stress, indicating healthy reef conditions. Exact species vary by season; check community videos for typical encounters.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Rocky West?

Rocky West is not within a marine protected area, simplifying access. However, confirm local entry requirements and any regulations with operators or Egyptian diving authorities before your trip.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Red Sea diving 2017 - Rocky Island, Zabargad, St.Jhon's & Elphinstone

RatzKal

Tauchsafari Ägypten 2021 | Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone | Liveaboard Egypt

Jo Sef
💬 3 top comments
  • Da bekommt man doch sofort wieder Lust auf eine Tauchsafari im roten Meer. Tolles Video.

    @uwesteinacker2904 · 👍 1
  • Super Video. Ich hab dieses Jahr auch eine BDE-Safari gemacht, aber kein Longimanus gesehen... dafür aber Fuchshaie

    @ScubaCarsten · 👍 2
  • Another beautiful underwater shot, glad i have sub to your channel already man. perhaps next time you could use some red filter to make the color more vivid?

    @MataAirDanMatahari · 👍 1

Sunk in 68 Seconds - Yuri Lipski Tragedy

Storified
💬 3 top comments
  • When the locals, especially local professionals warned you not to do something, you best listen to them.

    @benjigoulbourne · 👍 930
  • Points to the mother for releasing the footage to the public rather than destroying or hiding it. One of the rare few who've done that.

    @android584 · 👍 2000
  • Experienced Technical Divers: "It's too dangerous." Yuri: "Hold my oxygen tank."

    @seinfan9 · 👍 1200
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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