Ricks Reef
Protected Area
محمية نبق
Why dive here
Ricks Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ricks Reef is a straightforward shore dive, gentle enough for newer divers finding their fins in Dahab. You’ll drop onto a sloping sandy bottom with scattered coral heads, home to pipefish, small blennies, and occasionally a passing lionfish. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive or to practice buoyancy without strong currents. We often use it for skill refreshers.
Typical Ricks Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ricks Reef
Dive shops near Ricks Reef
Lagona Divers, Dahab North
Subex
Daniela
Sea And C
Reef 2000
Fantasea Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ricks Reef
Ricks Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ricks Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.73, 34.63) (13km away)
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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