Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras Mohammed's Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef combination is a classic Red Sea dive, and for good reason. We’ve always found the currents here can be lively, which means big schools of barracuda and jacks often cruise past the coral walls. Dropping down to the Yolanda wreck is a real highlight, with its cargo of toilets and bathtubs scattered across the seabed – a strange, photogenic sight. Keep an eye out for pharaoh cuttlefish near the reef, and if you’re lucky, maybe even a dolphin passing through. It’s a site that suits divers comfortable with some drift, keen for both reef life and a quirky wreck.
Typical Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef
Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras Mohammed - Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef, 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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