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Ras Za'atar

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Ras Za'atar at a glance

Ras Za'atar is an 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 Glassfish, Grey reef shark, and Giant tuna. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–19:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 19:00 · run 11 h ago
0.2 m (0.8 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: Currents along the wall; deep drop-off; caves and overhangs

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
MonNo window

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 4.6 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: Glassfish, 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.

  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.

  • Humphead Wrasse recorded here May, Jul, Nov (3 records)

    Cheilinus undulatusmost recent 2018

  • Green Turtle recorded here May, Nov (2 records)

    Chelonia mydasmost recent 2018

  • Arabian Angelfish recorded here Dec (1 record)

    Pomacanthus asfurmost recent 2018

  • Calotomus spinidens recorded here Dec (1 record)

    most recent 2018

  • Emperor Angelfish recorded here Dec (1 record)

    Pomacanthus imperatormost recent 2018

  • Euthynnus affinis recorded here Jul (1 record)

    most recent 2000

  • Genicanthus caudovittatus recorded here Dec (1 record)

    most recent 2018

  • Lionfish recorded here Jul (1 record)

    Pterois volitansmost recent 2010

Newest record here: 2018. 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

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Data updated June 2026

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.

boatdriftreefwall

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

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