How deep is Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau)?

Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) ranges from 20 to 40 metres deep (66–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) 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 North Plateau (Shark Plateau)?

Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 20 to 40 metres (66–131 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau)?

The best time to dive Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) 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 North Plateau (Shark Plateau)?

Divers at Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) in Egypt commonly report sightings of Bluefin trevally, Napoleon wrasse, Scalloped hammerhead, Dogtooth tuna, and Barracuda. Bluefin trevally, Scalloped hammerhead, Dogtooth tuna, and Barracuda are recorded as common sightings, while Napoleon wrasse is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau)

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AOW suggestedStrong currents20–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) at a glance

Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau) is an advanced boat dive site in Egypt with depths of 20–40 m (66–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluefin trevally, Napoleon wrasse, and Scalloped hammerhead. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (87°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h 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: Strong currents · Deep plateau · Exposed open water

All 4 hazards ↓

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 1h 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: Bluefin trevally, Scalloped hammerhead, Dogtooth tuna

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

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Two plateaus at the northern end of Daedalus, around -20m and -40m, are the reef's prime shark-observation grounds. This is the area offering the best chances of encountering schooling scalloped hammerheads and thresher (fox) sharks, especially early in the day. Strong currents are common, so it is dived as a drift with attention to depth.

drift

Strong currents

Deep plateau

Exposed open water

Remote location

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