15-40m
    Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Ras Za'atar

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    محمية رأس محمد

    Why dive here

    Ras Za'atar is a wall dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water23-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Ras Za'atar often gets overshadowed by its flashier neighbours, but we've always found it a solid choice for a relaxing dive. The reef here, particularly the northern face, drops away gently, making for an easy drift when the current is mild. You'll likely spot plenty of Red Sea clown surgeons darting around, and we’ve had good luck with bandcheek wrasse in the shallower sections. Keep an eye out for cowfish tucked into the coral; they're always a treat. It's a site we'd suggest for divers wanting a pleasant, unhurried exploration rather than a high-octane pelagic hunt, though dolphins do make an appearance occasionally.

    Typical Ras Za'atar Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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 Za'atar

    Ras Za'atar Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ras Za'atar, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)

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    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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