How deep is Daedalus Lighthouse?

Daedalus Lighthouse ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep (16–98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Daedalus Lighthouse a shore dive or a boat dive?

Daedalus Lighthouse is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Daedalus Lighthouse?

Daedalus Lighthouse is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 30 metres (16–98 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Daedalus Lighthouse?

The best time to dive Daedalus Lighthouse is typically May to September. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Daedalus Lighthouse?

Divers at Daedalus Lighthouse in Egypt commonly report sightings of Napoleon wrasse, Grey reef shark, Butterflyfish, and Bluefin trevally. Butterflyfish and Bluefin trevally are recorded as common sightings, while Napoleon wrasse and Grey reef shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Daedalus Lighthouse

Egypt

AOW suggestedCurrents5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Daedalus Lighthouse at a glance

Daedalus Lighthouse is an intermediate boat dive site in Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Napoleon wrasse, Grey reef shark, and Butterflyfish. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (87°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Currents · Surge near reef top · Exposed open water

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Fri—

Sat6:00–18:00

Sun6:00–18:00

Mon7:00–18:00

Tue7:00–18:00

Wed6:00–18:00

Thu6:00–18:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:58 · Sunrise 5:21 · Sunset 17:45

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.4 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Butterflyfish, Bluefin trevally

Best time: May to September

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan75%25°C1.1 m
Feb47%24°C1.3 m
Mar73%24°C1.1 m
Apr77%25°C1.1 m
May69%27°C1.1 m
Jun86%29°C0.9 m
Jul98%31°C0.6 m
Aug82%32°C1.0 m
Sep74%30°C1.1 m
Oct82%29°C1.1 m
Nov84%28°C0.9 m
Dec81%26°C1.0 m

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The northern tip of Daedalus Reef is crowned by an operational lighthouse first built in 1863 and rebuilt in 1931, and the surrounding shallows and walls form a dive in their own right. Reef walls cloaked in hard and soft coral descend from the reef crest near the lighthouse, with pelagics and reef fish in attendance. It is typically the orientation point and entry area for the northern reef dives.

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Currents

Surge near reef top

Exposed open water

Remote location

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