moderate Diving Marsa Alam

Abu Siyal

Depth Range

8–25m

Boat Ride

35 min

Difficulty

moderate

Fringing reef / coral slope, generally calm with mild-to-moderate current — all levels

Sea conditions at Abu Siyal today

Fair — some chop

Sea

27.6°C

Waves

1.1 m

Wind

14 kn NW

Air

28°C

Today

1.1 m · 17 kn

Tue 6

1.3 m · 18 kn

Wed 7

1.1 m · 16 kn

Thu 8

1.0 m · 16 kn

Fri 9

0.9 m · 15 kn

Sat 10

0.8 m · 13 kn

Sun 11

0.5 m · 8 kn

Water is 27.6°C — 3 mm full wetsuit is the usual choice.

Updated 03:37 · Full conditions & 7-day outlook
Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Model values for the area, not a reading at the reef — your skipper and guide make the call on the day.

A vibrant, healthy reef just off the coast near Marsa Alam that delivers a classic Red Sea dive with fewer crowds. Large coral blocks and a sloping reef structure descend from about 8 to 25 metres, cloaked in a colourful mix of soft and hard corals teeming with fish. Visibility of 20 to 30 metres and generally easy navigation make Abu Siyal a great choice for long, relaxed dives and underwater photography across all experience levels.

What You Might See

Table & fire corals Soft & hard coral blocks Reef fish in abundance Moray eels Groupers & snappers

Suitable for

Divers with some experience
Advanced Open Water recommended

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: Fringing reef / coral slope, generally calm with mild-to-moderate current — all levels

Sea temperature, wind and calm days month by month →

Gallery

Diver alongside a turtle at Marsa Murein, Marsa Alam

Green turtle on the reef at Elphinstone, Marsa Alam

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Marsa Alam. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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