How deep is Ras Katy?

Ras Katy 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 Katy?

The best time to dive Ras Katy 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 Katy?

Divers at Ras Katy in Egypt commonly report sightings of Goby, Cleaner shrimp, Anthias, Butterflyfish, and Lionfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Ras Katy

South Sinai, Egypt

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

Ras Katy at a glance

Ras Katy 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 Goby, Cleaner shrimp, and Anthias. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago

0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Boat and snorkeler traffic near the marina; shallow pinnacles near the surface.

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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 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.2 km from site · graded 4h 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: Goby, Cleaner shrimp, 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.

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

GobyCommonly seen
Cleaner shrimpCommonly seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
ButterflyfishCommonly seen
LionfishOccasionally seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
GlassfishCommonly seen

Pterois volitans recorded here Jan, May, Jul, Nov (4 records)
most recent 2014
Arothron stellatus recorded here Dec (3 records)
most recent 2013
Platax orbicularis recorded here Dec (3 records)
most recent 2013
Sphyraena viridensis recorded here Jan, May, Jul (3 records)
most recent 2014
Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here May, Nov (2 records)
most recent 2014
Chelonia mydas recorded here Jan–Feb (2 records)
most recent 2013
Gymnothorax javanicus recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)
most recent 2014
Pomacanthus imperator recorded here Nov (2 records)
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.

Camel Dive Club & Hotel7.3 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Maison De La Mer7.3 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Oonas Dive Center8.3 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani17.2 km
extradivers-worldwide.com
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PADI Diving center17.4 km
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Diving Center23.4 km
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Site details

Ras Katy is the first dive site reached from the main marina at Sharm el Mina, with boats mooring between the fringing reef and a main pinnacle that rises to the surface. A sheltered sandy area between reef and pinnacles holds many goby-and-shrimp pairs, while a line of pinnacles parallel to the reef plate is covered in soft and hard corals. The shallow, calm conditions make it popular for training and snorkeling.

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Boat and snorkeler traffic near the marina; shallow pinnacles near the surface.

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