Ras Peter / Tank Garden
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Ras Peter / Tank Garden is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras Peter, often called Tank Garden, is a shallow site, topping out at 20 meters. It’s perfect for new divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. You’ll find some old military vehicles, including a tank and an armored personnel carrier, submerged amongst scattered coral heads. It’s a novel experience, watching snapper and parrotfish cruise past metal tracks.
Typical Ras Peter / Tank Garden 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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BLUEFORCE 2
Story Divers
Black Pearl - Red Sea
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Divers United (Elite Diving)
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Peter / Tank Garden
Ras Peter / Tank Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras Peter / Tank Garden, 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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