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Ras Abdallah

Located just a 25-minute boat ride north of Makadi Bay in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site offers an incredible underwater experience. The fringing reef along the coast leads to a diverse underwater landscape. The reef slope gently descends to a depth of 15 meters, followed by a plateau at 22 meters. Beyond this point, a steep slope plunges down to approximately 70 meters. Divers can expect light to medium currents coming from the north as they explore the outside of this steep slope, entering the shallower areas.

Along the wall of the dive site, there is an abundance of marine life to discover. Large table corals provide shelter for tunas and jacks, while moray eels and occasionally sleeping reef sharks can be spotted. One must also keep an eye out for stone fish, adding to the excitement and diversity of marine species.

With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or looking for a new adventure, this site promises an easy to medium degree of difficulty for all explorers.

For diving enthusiasts, this location is conveniently close to Sahl Hasheesh, offering easy access to the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. Discover the beauty of Egypt's underwater world at this captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Ras Abdallah

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ras Abdallah

Depth

14m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Ras Abdallah

Wave Height

0.82m

Wind Speed

23.7 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

22.72km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.8s

Air Temperature

31.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ras Abdallah
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Dive Score Chart for Ras Abdallah

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.573333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 29.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.213333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Ras Abdallah : 06:00
Sunset at Ras Abdallah : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ras Abdallah are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.78m (3.6s), Wind: 29.5 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 23.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ras Abdallah
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras Abdallah

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Ras Abdallah

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Ras Abdallah

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Ras Abdallah

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

28.1°C / 82.6°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ras Abdallah

Ras Abdallah shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.3°C) and January the coldest (11.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 43 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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