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Ras Ghamila Reef

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggestedMild to moderate drift current; boat traffic5–25 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Ras Ghamila Reef at a glance

Ras Ghamila Reef is a both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Table coral (Acropora), Gorgonian sea fan, and Anthias. 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 to moderate drift current; boat traffic

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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 19:35

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 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: Table coral (Acropora), Gorgonian sea fan, Anthias
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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Table coral (Acropora)Commonly seen
  • Gorgonian sea fanCommonly seen
  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
  • ButterflyfishCommonly seen
  • ParrotfishCommonly seen
  • TurtleOccasionally seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A long coral plateau north of Ras Nasrani offering an easy, scenic drift dive at 12-15m northward over large colonies of Porites and Acropora table corals and gorgonian sea fans. The gentle profile and current make it a relaxed site suitable for less experienced divers.

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Mild to moderate drift current; boat traffic

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