Ras El Arab
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Ras El Arab offers some of Hurghada's richest diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras El Arab generally offers a pleasant drift dive along a sloping reef. We often find a good mix of Red Sea reef fish here – parrotfish, wrasse, and sometimes schooling fusiliers further out. It’s a straightforward dive, rarely pushing past 22m, making it a solid choice for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed exploration. The coral, while not spectacular, provides plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into.
Typical Ras El Arab 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ras El Arab
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Master Diving Center
Piano Diving Center
Extra Divers Makadi Bay
Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay
Aquarius Diving Club
IDive Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras El Arab
Ras El Arab Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras El Arab, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.2–28°C
Current Speed
29.43 cm/s
Direction: S (170.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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