Ras El Quseir
Discover the captivating underwater world at our dive site in Egypt, located near Sea Street in Al Qusair City. Immerse yourself in the beauty of a beautifully overgrown wall, adorned with large coral blocks scattered across the sandy bottom. Marvel at the picturesque seagrass meadow, nestled among smaller coral blocks. With excellent visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Be prepared to encounter a variety of marine life, including turtles, rays, ghostpipefish, stonefish, frogfish, and scorpionfish. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this enchanting underwater paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Ras El Quseir
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ras El Quseir
Depth
17m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ras El Quseir
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
12.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.2°C
Visibility
23.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ras El Quseir
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Dive Score Chart for Ras El Quseir
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.08/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 15.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.923333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ras El Quseir: 06:00
Sunset at Ras El Quseir: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ras El Quseir 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.25s), Wind: 15.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 5.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ras El QuseirAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras El Quseir
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 El Quseir
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 El Quseir
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Ras El Quseir
Water Temp
28.1°C / 82.6°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ras El Quseir
Ras El Quseir shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.8°C) and January the coldest (12.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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