15-35m
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية أبو جالوم

    Ras Malah

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية أبو جالوم

    Why dive here

    Ras Malah is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water21-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-35m

    Ras Malah is one of those Dahab dives we always find ourselves drifting back to. It’s got a real quiet charm, a gentle slope that just keeps giving the deeper you go. We love dropping in early, before the day boats arrive, when the light catches the corals just right. You’ll find some seriously impressive birdsnest and staghorn formations here, huge intricate structures that have been growing for decades. Look closer, and you’ll spot smaller treasures, like the iridescent sheen of a Carnelian Cowry grazing on an encrusting pore coral. The reef plays host to a good mix of species, but for us, it’s the sheer variety and health of the corals that makes Ras Malah special. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a thriving reef, perfect for a long, relaxed exploration.

    Typical Ras Malah Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Malah

    Ras Malah Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ras Malah, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.73, 34.63) (13km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 25.2–27.2°C

    Current Speed

    4.24 cm/s

    Direction: SE (135°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.073 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    39.08 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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