Ras Katy
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Ras Katy is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras Katy sits just south of Na’ama Bay and it’s a good little spot. You’ll usually find calm conditions here, making it a popular choice for check dives or when other sites are too sporty. The main feature is a sloping reef that starts shallow and gradually drops, leading to sandy patches at around 18-20 metres. Keep an eye out for the yellowtail sweepers schooling under the overhangs and the occasional cowfish trundling along the bottom. We’ve had a few lucky sightings of dolphins in the deeper sections too. It’s a comfortable dive, not dramatic, but consistently pleasant.
Typical Ras Katy Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Reef Oasis Dive Club - Reef Beach
Sunshine Divers Mary & Klaus
Divers United (Elite Diving)
Story Divers
BLUEFORCE 2
New Waves
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Katy
Ras Katy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras Katy, 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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