Daedalus Reef South Plateau is a shore dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sphyrna lewini, Eusphyra blochii, and Chaetonotus napoleonicus. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 31°C
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First light 4:36 · Sunrise 5:01 · Sunset 18:24
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · graded 3h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
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Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
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.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Sphyrna lewini recorded here Jul–Aug (4 records)
most recent 2019
Carcharhinus longimanus recorded here Oct (3 records)
most recent 2017
Chaetonotus napoleonicus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2019
Cheilinus undulatus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2017
Eusphyra blochii recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2019
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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A dive site in Egypt. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Daedalus Reef South Plateau in Egypt commonly report sightings of Sphyrna lewini, Eusphyra blochii, Chaetonotus napoleonicus, Cheilinus undulatus, and Carcharhinus longimanus. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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