Ras Burg
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Ras Burg is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras Burg is a straightforward shore dive near Sharm, ideal for intermediate divers looking for an easy entry. The reef gently slopes to about 22m, home to the usual Red Sea suspects – butterflyfish, some wrasse, and parrotfish munching on the corals. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive or a check-out dive, especially if you’re staying nearby. Conditions are generally calm, making navigation simple.
Typical Ras Burg 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 Burg
Dive shops near Ras Burg
Black Pearl - Red Sea
BLUEFORCE 2
Story Divers
Reef Oasis Dive Club - Reef Beach
Sunshine Divers Mary & Klaus
Divers United (Elite Diving)
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Burg
Ras Burg Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras Burg, 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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