Daedalus Reef South Plateau is a dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Chaetonotus napoleonicus, Eusphyra blochii, and Carcharhinus longimanus. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (87°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 30°C
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First light 4:58 · Sunrise 5:21 · Sunset 17:45
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · graded 1h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
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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Data updated July 2026
A dive site in Egypt.
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 Chaetonotus napoleonicus, Eusphyra blochii, Carcharhinus longimanus, Heteractis aurora, and Sphyrna lewini. Carcharhinus longimanus and Sphyrna lewini are recorded as common sightings, while Chaetonotus napoleonicus, Eusphyra blochii, and Heteractis aurora 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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