How deep is Ras Bob Reef?

Ras Bob Reef has a depth range of 5–20 metres (16–66 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Ras Bob Reef?

The best time to dive Ras Bob Reef is typically Year-round. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Ras Bob Reef?

Divers at Ras Bob Reef in Egypt commonly report sightings of Anthias, Butterflyfish, Parrotfish, Bluespotted stingray, and Lionfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Ras Bob Reef

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–20 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Ras Bob Reef at a glance

Ras Bob Reef is a both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–20 m (16–66 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Butterflyfish, and Parrotfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Mild currents; boat traffic in the popular bay area

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.5 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Butterflyfish, Parrotfish

Best time: Year-round

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan94%24°C0.5 m
Feb84%23°C0.7 m
Mar90%23°C0.5 m
Apr77%24°C0.6 m
May69%25°C0.7 m
Jun74%27°C0.6 m
Jul90%29°C0.4 m
Aug77%30°C0.5 m
Sep76%28°C0.6 m
Oct91%27°C0.6 m
Nov97%27°C0.5 m
Dec94%25°C0.5 m

November hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

AnthiasCommonly seen
ButterflyfishCommonly seen
ParrotfishCommonly seen
Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
GrouperOccasionally seen
TurtleOccasionally seen

Fistularia commersonii recorded here Nov (3 records)
most recent 2014
Thalassoma lutescens recorded here Nov (3 records)
most recent 2014
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)
most recent 2013
Taeniura lymma recorded here Aug, Dec (2 records)
most recent 2013
Thalassoma lunare recorded here Nov (2 records)
most recent 2014
Balistoides viridescens recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2012
Coryphellina exoptata recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2014
Dascyllus aruanus recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2014

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Extra Divers Ras Nasrani0.3 km
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PADI Diving center0.5 km
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Diving Center6.7 km
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Oonas Dive Center9.3 km
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Maison De La Mer10.4 km
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel10.6 km
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Site details

A reef dive in the popular stretch north of Naama Bay, lying among White Knight, Shark's Bay and the Gardens sites. It offers easy reef and slope diving with good hard- and soft-coral cover and typical Red Sea reef fish.

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Mild currents; boat traffic in the popular bay area

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