How deep is Thomas reef?

Thomas reef 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 Thomas reef?

Thomas reef is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A AOWD with strong drift experience; arches are for technical/deep divers only certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Thomas reef?

The best time to dive Thomas reef is typically Year-round; summer for pelagics. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Thomas reef?

Divers at Thomas reef in Egypt commonly report sightings of Grey reef shark, Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Anthias, and Gorgonian sea fan. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

AdvancedBoat entry

Thomas reef

South Sinai, Egypt

5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Thomas reef at a glance

Thomas reef is a advanced 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 Grey reef shark, 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 4h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Very strong currents with unpredictable direction changes; the Thomas Arches lie at technical depths (~35-90m); exposed position

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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 5:35 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 19:35

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.8 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: Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Anthias

Best time: Year-round; summer for pelagics

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

Grey reef sharkSeasonal
BarracudaCommonly seen
Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
Gorgonian sea fanCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
TurtleOccasionally seen
TunaSeasonal

Triaenodon obesus recorded here Apr–May (3 records)
most recent 2018
Cheilinus undulatus recorded here Aug, Oct (2 records)
most recent 2009
Chelonia mydas recorded here Apr, Jul (2 records)
most recent 2013
Carangoides coeruleopinnatus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2018
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Coris aygula recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2000
Cymbacephalus beauforti recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2000
Epinephelus aeneus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2009

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.

Diving Center3.6 km
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PADI Diving center5.2 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani5.4 km
extradivers-worldwide.com
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Oonas Dive Center15.0 km
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Maison De La Mer16.1 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel16.2 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Site details

The smallest of the four Tiran reefs but considered the most marine-life-rich, typically dived as a drift on its current-swept walls. Its celebrated 'Thomas Arches' are a series of deep coral arches beginning around 35m and descending to roughly 90m, reserved for technical divers, while strong and shifting currents make even the recreational profile demanding.

boatcavedriftreefwall

Very strong currents with unpredictable direction changes; the Thomas Arches lie at technical depths (~35-90m); exposed position

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