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IntermediateBoat entry

Ras el-Ghazlani, Ras Ghozlani

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggestedMild currents; depth at edge of the slope5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

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 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 28°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Fri—
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:02 · Sunrise 6:26 · Sunset 18:52

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.1 km from site · graded 14h 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.

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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. Jan94%24°C0.5 m
  2. Feb84%23°C0.7 m
  3. Mar90%23°C0.5 m
  4. Apr77%24°C0.6 m
  5. May69%25°C0.7 m
  6. Jun74%27°C0.6 m
  7. Jul90%29°C0.4 m
  8. Aug77%30°C0.5 m
  9. Sep76%28°C0.6 m
  10. Oct91%27°C0.6 m
  11. Nov97%27°C0.5 m
  12. 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

  • Pterois miles recorded here Mar, Oct, Dec (3 records)

    most recent 2009

  • Pterois volitans recorded here Jul, Oct, Dec (3 records)

    most recent 2010

  • Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)

    most recent 2014

  • Balistoides viridescens recorded here Jul, Dec (2 records)

    most recent 2015

  • Cheilinus undulatus recorded here Jul, Dec (2 records)

    most recent 2004

  • Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Oct, Dec (2 records)

    most recent 2009

  • Pomacanthus imperator recorded here Aug, Dec (2 records)

    most recent 2012

  • Sphyraena viridensis recorded here Jul–Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2013

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.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

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.

boatpinnaclereefwall

Mild currents; depth at edge of the slope

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