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Siyal Island

Siyal Island is a year-round dive destination in Egypt's علبة marine protected area, known for healthy coral and accessible reef diving.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · محمية علبة updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.9 kn
Olas
0.44 m
Agua
31.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (50%)
Now: NW (312°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.36m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.03m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.03m ▲ 13:00 · +0.11m ▼ 19:00 · +0.04m ▲ 01:00 · +0.12m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.45 · high Aire PM2.534 · moderate 06:23 18:34
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18 0.64 7 0mm
09-20 16.7 0.74 7 0mm
09-21 15.9 0.66 7 0mm
09-22 12.6 0.48 7 0mm
09-23 11.4 0.48 7 0mm
09-24 13.3 0.52 7 0mm
09-25 14.6 0.68 7 0mm

About this spot

Siyal Island sits within Egypt's علبة marine protected area, a designation that has helped preserve its coral ecosystems. The site offers reef diving in a protected setting where coral shows no signs of stress. While specific depth and visibility data aren't documented here, the protected status means the marine environment receives active management and monitoring. Divers visiting Siyal Island will find a destination accessible throughout the year. The community has shared three videos from the site, providing real-world reference material for planning a dive. The island's location within a managed marine reserve suggests stable conditions and responsible diving practices. Access and logistics depend on your base location in Egypt. The Red Sea region offers numerous dive operators and support services, though you'll want to confirm current conditions and any permit requirements before traveling. The protected area status means regulations are in place—check locally for current rules. Siyal Island suits divers looking for a reef environment in a conservation zone. The lack of documented coral bleaching stress is a positive indicator of ecosystem health. Plan your trip with local knowledge of seasonal weather patterns, even though diving is possible year-round.

📖 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

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 ↔ 4197km · ~965kg · €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

Is Siyal Island good year-round?

Yes, Siyal Island can be dived year-round. However, Red Sea weather varies seasonally—summer brings heat and occasional rougher conditions, while winter offers cooler temperatures and more stable seas. Check local conditions before booking.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Siyal Island aren't documented in available data. Contact local dive operators in Egypt's Red Sea region for current information on depth ranges, currents, and recommended experience levels.

What marine life is at Siyal Island?

Siyal Island lies in the علبة marine protected area with healthy coral showing no bleaching stress. Exact species lists aren't available here, but Red Sea reefs typically host diverse fish, invertebrates, and coral. Local guides can advise on current wildlife sightings.

Do I need permits or certifications?

Siyal Island is within a protected marine area, so regulations apply. You'll need to dive with authorized operators and follow محمية علبة rules. Bring standard dive certifications and check current Egyptian requirements before traveling.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

56 registros · 13 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Stichopus pseudohorrens

Holothuroidea · Stichopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 sept 2023
×1registros

Grampus griseus

Risso's dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jul 2012
×5registros

Balaenoptera edeni

Eden's whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jul 2012
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 jul 2012
×6registros

Stenella attenuata

Pantropical spotted dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 jul 2012
×6registros

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2012
×6registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2012
×1registros

Stenella attenuata

Pantropical spotted dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2011
×2registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2011
×2registros

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 jun 2011
×2registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 jun 2011
×2registros

Grampus griseus

Risso's dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 ago 2010
×5registros

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

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Siyal Islands Red Sea Egypt

Orlando Furioso

Diving "Brother Islands" (Red Sea, Egypt)

Markus Deuerlein
💬 2 top comments
  • Man you guys make video all over the world. I wish one day can travel to this place. Thanks for sharing this video. Please come to Sabah ( Malaysia) and dive here. Sabah blessing channel

    @sentuhankasihsabah5968 · 👍 0
  • Очень красиво и даже чудесно Эти видео являются одними из самых красивых видео

    @REBHAKAKED · 👍 0

Siyal Island - April 2005

Pro-Taucher
💬 1 top comments
  • Omg so cool I love Egypt

    @kylelopez629 · 👍 0
wind peaks Feb-Jan-Mar, calmest Apr-Jun-Oct, 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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (16/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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