

Best for beginner divers, 8-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Marsa Asalay is a shore-entry dive site located near Elphinstone Reef, Egypt. The site features a combination of reef and seagrass habitats, offering depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres with an average depth of 21 metres. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Facilities available at the location include parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and equipment rental. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including jellyfish and stonefish. Typical dives at this location last approximately 58 minutes.
25.15588, 34.85422
Sometimes it is possible to meet a dugong and turtles here.
A shore dive site that offers easy access to the reef across a large sandy bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
58 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres.
Marsa Asalay is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of the presence of jellyfish and stonefish.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and equipment rental services.
Diving at Marsa Asalay in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Marsa Asalay in Marsa Alam typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Marsa Asalay in Marsa Alam typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.