Ras Umm Sid
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Ras Umm Sid is a wall dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ras Umm Sid is a solid shore dive, easy to get to from Sharm. We often drop in here when we want a relaxed afternoon in the water without a boat trip. The reef slopes gently, then drops off more dramatically further out, which is where you’ll find the larger groupers like the Halfspotted Hind lurking in the shadows. Look for the resident clown surgeonfish around the shallower corals. It’s a reliable spot for spotting pipefish and blennies if you take your time, and we’ve even been lucky enough to see a smooth-fin blenny on a calm day. Good for a couple of tanks, especially for photographers who like to hunt for macro subjects.
Typical Ras Umm Sid 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ras Umm Sid
Dive shops near Ras Umm Sid
Reef Oasis Dive Club - Reef Beach
Divers United (Elite Diving)
Sunshine Divers Mary & Klaus
Cinderella Eldawley Diving Center
Pirates Dive Club
New Waves
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras Umm Sid
Ras Umm Sid Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ras Umm Sid, 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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