Ras Abdallah
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.78m (3.6s), Wind: 29.5 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 23.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ras Abdallah Alpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ras Abdallah
Ideal Conditions for Ras Abdallah
Water Temp
28.1°C / 82.6°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
December
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 43 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026