• Depth avg. 21m
  • Current 1 knots
  • Air / Surface temp. 18 - 33.6 ℃
  • Bottom / Water temp. 19 - 30 ℃
nightdive, reef, snorkeling
Fishes, Molluscs, Nudibranch, Seahorse

A well protected ‘Marsa’ from the wind and waves and has a slowly sloping bottom, large natural bay with easy […]

A well protected ‘Marsa’ from the wind and waves and has a slowly sloping bottom, large natural bay with easy access from the beach. The two reef north and south are interspersed with a small expanse of Posidonia Dives are possible at any depth from 5 meters to 25 meters. At this site, seahorses can be found in the shallow area, and a little bit deeper Napolean fish can often be seen. Crocodile fish can often be found close by the reef. Many species of fish in the bay, especially those who prefer camouflage (scorpion fish, stone fish, crocodile fish and pipefish), as well as scorpion fish and surgeon. In the center, sometimes you may encounter barracuda, turtles or dugong.

Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Marsa Assalaya".

Yearly diving conditions of this dive site - expected air temperature, water temperature, current, and visibility. This data is indicative and based on historical data and observations
Air temperatureWater temperatureVisibilityCurrent
January22℃22℃25 m1 knots
February24℃22℃25 m0 - 1 knots
September31℃30℃25 m0 - 1 knots
October29℃28℃25 m0 knots
November

2 Dive Centers offer to dive here

Diving to 12 divesites
Egypt
Diving to 2 divesites
Egypt

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Depth of the dive 47m. Dive duration 88min.

- Ricardo H.
Avalon Divers

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 5m. Dive duration 58min.

- Dan U.
Avalon Divers

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Depth of the dive 14m. Dive duration 54min.

- Thierry J.
Ventadiving Marsa Alam

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