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Ras el-Ghazlani, Ras Ghozlani

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggestedMild currents; depth at edge of the slope5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Ras el-Ghazlani, Ras Ghozlani at a glance

Ras el-Ghazlani, Ras Ghozlani is an intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawksbill turtle, Moray eel, and Grouper. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 5:00 · run 20 h ago
0.1 m (0.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 80°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Mild currents; depth at edge of the slope

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Dive windows this week

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:25 · Sunrise 6:49 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.1 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 08:26 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Glassfish, Lionfish
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.

  1. January, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  2. February, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  8. August, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  11. November, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

November has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Devil Firefish recorded here Mar, Oct, Dec (3 records)

    Pterois milesmost recent 2009

  • Lionfish recorded here Jul, Oct, Dec (3 records)

    Pterois volitansmost recent 2010

  • Emperor Angelfish recorded here Aug, Dec (2 records)

    Pomacanthus imperatormost recent 2012

  • Humphead Wrasse recorded here Jul, Dec (2 records)

    Cheilinus undulatusmost recent 2004

  • Titan Triggerfish recorded here Jul, Dec (2 records)

    Balistoides viridescensmost recent 2015

  • Twoband anemonefish recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)

    Amphiprion bicinctusmost recent 2014

  • Yellow Edged Moray recorded here Oct, Dec (2 records)

    Gymnothorax flavimarginatusmost recent 2009

  • Yellowmouth Barracuda recorded here Jul–Aug (2 records)

    Sphyraena viridensismost recent 2013

Newest record here: 2015. 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.

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Considered one of the most beautiful and pristine sites in Ras Mohammed, having been closed to diving for many years to protect a nearby turtle nesting beach. The reef presents an extraordinary array of table corals, glassfish-covered pinnacles and a rich coral landscape over a gentle slope.

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Mild currents; depth at edge of the slope

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