Poseidon Reef
Poseidon is a stunning dive site located in the south of Shaab El Erg, just 1 hour and 15 minutes east of El Gouna in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. This captivating underwater destination boasts a beautiful coral garden with excellent visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 15m, making it ideal for beginner divers. Prepare to be amazed by the abundance of marine life, as Poseidon is frequently visited by impressive groups of grouper, wimple fish, and butterfly fish. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of majestic eagle rays gracefully "flying" over the coral garden. Dive into the wonders of Poseidon and experience the extraordinary underwater world Egypt has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Poseidon Reef
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Poseidon Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Poseidon Reef
Wave Height
0.34m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
26°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
2.85s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Poseidon Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Poseidon Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.563333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.063333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Poseidon Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Poseidon Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Poseidon Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.34m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Poseidon ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Poseidon Reef
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Poseidon Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Poseidon Reef
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Poseidon Reef
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
September
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Poseidon Reef
Poseidon Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (14.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 3, 2026
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