LARA
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
LARA is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The LARA wreck, formerly the Krone Trader, offers a very different kind of dive on the edge of Jackson Reef. It’s not one of those intact ships you can fin through, rather a scattered wreck site from a vessel that ran aground and broke up years ago. What you find now are large sections of hull and machinery spread across the reef, creating a series of artificial reefs. These metal pieces are now completely encrusted with corals, attracting clouds of fusiliers and snapper, plus the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It's a great spot for an easy drift dive, letting the current carry you over the various sections.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to LARA
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Diving Center
Pyramids Diving Center
Pyramids Diving Center - Rixos Sea Gate
Aquarius Diving Club - Sharm
PADI Diving center
Extra Divers Ras Nasrani
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LARA
LARA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LARA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
82°F · Range: 26.1–29°C
Current Speed
15.26 cm/s
Direction: SW (211.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.073 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.63 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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