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Ras Katy

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
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 Cleaner shrimp, Moray eel, and Butterflyfish. 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: Boat and snorkeler traffic near the marina; shallow pinnacles near the surface.

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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 6.2 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: Cleaner shrimp, Butterflyfish, Glassfish
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 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.

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 July 2026

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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