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Ras Katy

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggested5–20 m (16–66 ft) 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 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 1 h ago
0.2 m (0.7 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 81°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

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

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

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

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 8 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

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 6.2 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:27 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: 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. 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.

  • Lionfish recorded here Jan, May, Jul, Nov (4 records)

    Pterois volitansmost recent 2014

  • Orbiculate Batfish recorded here Dec (3 records)

    Platax orbicularismost recent 2013

  • Stellate Puffer recorded here Dec (3 records)

    Arothron stellatusmost recent 2013

  • Yellowmouth Barracuda recorded here Jan, May, Jul (3 records)

    Sphyraena viridensismost recent 2014

  • Bluespotted Lagoon Ray recorded here Oct, Dec (2 records)

    Taeniura lymmamost recent 2013

  • Emperor Angelfish recorded here Nov (2 records)

    Pomacanthus imperatormost recent 2014

  • Giant Moray recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)

    Gymnothorax javanicusmost recent 2014

  • Green Turtle recorded here Jan–Feb (2 records)

    Chelonia mydasmost recent 2013

Newest record here: 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.

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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.

boatpinnaclereefshore

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

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