How deep is Ras Malah?

Ras Malah has a depth range of 5–30 metres (16–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Ras Malah?

Ras Malah is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; Advanced recommended for remote boat diving certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Ras Malah?

The best time to dive Ras Malah is typically Year-round in calm conditions. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Ras Malah?

Divers at Ras Malah in Egypt commonly report sightings of Anthias, Hard coral, Napoleon wrasse, Sea turtle, and Barracuda. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Ras Malah

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Ras Malah at a glance

Ras Malah is a 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 Napoleon wrasse. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago

0.3 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 28°C

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

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 5:33 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.4 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: 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.

Jan100%23°C0.6 m
Feb99%21°C0.8 m
Mar97%22°C0.6 m
Apr100%23°C0.7 m
May100%24°C0.7 m
Jun99%26°C0.7 m
Jul100%28°C0.5 m
Aug100%29°C0.7 m
Sep100%28°C0.7 m
Oct100%26°C0.7 m
Nov100%26°C0.5 m
Dec100%24°C0.5 m

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December havetypically 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

AnthiasCommonly seen
Hard coralCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Sea turtleOccasionally seen
BarracudaOccasionally seen
Eagle rayRarely seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
Bluespotted ribbontail rayOccasionally seen

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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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