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Daedalus North Plateau (Shark Plateau)

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AOW suggestedStrong currents20–40 m (66–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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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 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:00

Forecast for this hour · 7:00 · run 12 h ago
0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 84°F)

Site hazards: Strong currents · Deep plateau · Exposed open water

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Mon
Mon6:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Tue6:00–17:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed6:00–17:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu6:00–17:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 15 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Fri6:00–17:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Sat6:00–17:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:17 · Sunrise 5:40 · Sunset 17:00 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 19:21 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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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.

  1. January, 75% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  2. February, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  5. May, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  6. June, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  7. July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 32°C (89°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  10. October, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  12. December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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