How deep is Ras Nasrani?

Ras Nasrani ranges from 5 to 40 metres deep (16–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Ras Nasrani a shore dive or a boat dive?

Ras Nasrani can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as boat-only. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Ras Nasrani?

Ras Nasrani is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 40 metres (16–131 feet). Access is from shore or by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Ras Nasrani?

Divers at Ras Nasrani in Egypt commonly report sightings of Turtle, Anthias, Tuna, Barracuda, and Manta ray. Anthias and Barracuda are recorded as common sightings, while Tuna and Manta ray are seasonal, while Turtle is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Ras Nasrani

South Sinai, EgyptDirections

Open Water suggested5–40 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Ras Nasrani at a glance

Ras Nasrani is an intermediate both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Turtle, Anthias, and Tuna. 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

0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Currents can be strong (drift dive); deep wall with caves and overhangs to 60m+; boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Fri—

Sat7:00–11:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon7:00–19:00

Tue7:00–12:00

Wed7:00–11:00

Thu7:00–8:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:02 · Sunrise 6:25 · Sunset 18:52

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.0 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Barracuda, Grouper

Best time: Year-round; currents bring more action

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

Arothron diadematus recorded here Oct–Nov (2 records)
most recent 2013
Chelonia mydas recorded here Aug, Nov (2 records)
most recent 2013
Dendrochirus brachypterus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Epinephelus aeneus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Ostracion cubicus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Thalassoma lutescens recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Amphiprion percula recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012
Carangoides armatus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012

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.

PADI Diving center0.3 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani0.3 km
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Diving Center6.5 km
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Oonas Dive Center9.7 km
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Maison De La Mer10.9 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel11.0 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A reef dive about 11km from Naama Bay, directly south of Ras Ghamila, whose Arabic name means 'Christian Cape'. The reef drops from shallow bays into a wall descending past 60m, riddled with caves and overhangs, and can be dived as a drift, semi-drift or from a mooring depending on current.

boatcavedriftreefwall

Currents can be strong (drift dive); deep wall with caves and overhangs to 60m+; boat traffic

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Ras Nasrani

Ras Nasrani at a glance

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What Divers Say

Best months, historically

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

Site details

How deep is Ras Nasrani?

Is Ras Nasrani a shore dive or a boat dive?

Can beginners dive Ras Nasrani?

What will I see at Ras Nasrani?

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