Thomas reef
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Thomas reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Thomas Reef, one of the famous Tiran sites, is a deep dive that really rewards good buoyancy control. We usually drop onto a plateau around 20 metres, then follow the reef wall down, sometimes to 35 metres or more if the plan allows. The real draw here is the canyon system, a series of enormous cracks and swim-throughs you can navigate, feeling the reef close in around you. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins cruising the blue, and we've even had a lucky whale shark sighting or two. It’s a site for more experienced divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments.
Typical Thomas 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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Dive shops near Thomas reef
Diving Center
Aquarius Diving Club - Sharm
Pyramids Diving Center
PADI Diving center
Extra Divers Ras Nasrani
Pyramids Diving Center - Rixos Sea Gate
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Thomas reef
Thomas reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Thomas 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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