Ocean College, Ras Um Sid - Sharm el-Sheikh

We often swing by Ras Um Sid when we're in Sharm, and Ocean College is a familiar sight right there on the beach. It’s a solid choice if you're keen on convenience and want to make the most of those easy shore dives. With so many sites reachable by boat from Sharm, sometimes it's nice to just gear up and walk straight into the water, and they make that very simple. We’ve found their setup works well for knocking out a few training dives without the fuss of daily boat trips, or for those days when you just want a relaxed dip on the house reef.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.871521, 34.305153

Dive Sites Near Ocean College, Ras Um Sid

Ocean College, Ras Um Sid provides access to 15 dive sites in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Other Dive Centres in Sharm el-Sheikh

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Sharm el-Sheikh

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories