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Ras Malah

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggested5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoth entry3mm wetsuit typical

Ras Malah at a glance

Ras Malah is an intermediate both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Anthias, Hard coral, and Eagle ray. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:01

Forecast for this hour · 7:00 · run 10 h ago
0.0 m (0.1 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 79°F)

Site hazards: Very remote location between Ras Abu Galum and Nuweiba; access usually by boat; limited emergency support

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Dive windows this week

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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 18:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:25 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: Anthias, Hard coral
Best time: Year-round in calm conditions

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, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  3. March, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December have 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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — 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.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Ras Malah is a remote headland reef dive on the coast north of Ras Abu Galum toward Nuweiba, with healthy hard coral, a reef plateau and wall. It is usually reached by boat as part of a northern safari.

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Very remote location between Ras Abu Galum and Nuweiba; access usually by boat; limited emergency support

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