How deep is Ras Za'atar?

Ras Za'atar 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 Za'atar?

Ras Za'atar is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; AOWD recommended for the wall certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Ras Za'atar?

The best time to dive Ras Za'atar is typically Summer for grey reef sharks and pelagics; year-round otherwise. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Ras Za'atar?

Divers at Ras Za'atar in Egypt commonly report sightings of Giant tuna, Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Grey reef shark, and Napoleon wrasse. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Ras Za'atar

South Sinai, Egypt

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

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Ras Za'atar at a glance

Ras Za'atar is a intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Giant tuna, Barracuda, and Jackfish / trevally. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Currents along the wall; deep drop-off; caves and overhangs

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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 5:37 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.6 km from site · graded 3h 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: Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Anthias

Best time: Summer for grey reef sharks and pelagics; year-round otherwise

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

Giant tunaSeasonal
BarracudaCommonly seen
Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
Grey reef sharkSeasonal
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
TurtleOccasionally seen
GlassfishCommonly seen

Cheilinus undulatus recorded here May, Jul, Nov (3 records)
most recent 2018
Chelonia mydas recorded here May, Nov (2 records)
most recent 2018
Arothron hispidus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2018
Calotomus spinidens recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2018
Euthynnus affinis recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2000
Genicanthus caudovittatus recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2018
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2000
Gymnothorax johnsoni recorded here Aug (1 record)
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.

Camel Dive Club & Hotel17.4 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Maison De La Mer17.4 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Oonas Dive Center18.5 km
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Site details

A striking wall dive at the southern entrance of Marsa Bareika bay, directly across from Ras Ghozlani; the Arabic name translates roughly as 'Head of Thyme'. The reef wall, dotted with caves and overhangs, is a good place to encounter large tuna, barracuda and jackfish, with cruising grey reef sharks in summer.

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Currents along the wall; deep drop-off; caves and overhangs

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