Ras Nasrani
This versatile site caters to both divers and snorkelers, offering a wealth of underwater wonders. Along the wall, you can awe at the magnificent presence of tunas, sharks, and jacks. On the plateau, a diverse cast of marine life awaits discovery, including majestic manta rays, graceful turtles, awe-inspiring whale sharks, noble napoleons, exquisite nudibranchs, tiny shrimps, and delightful clownfish.
With visibility reaching an impressive 26 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Ras Nasrani guarantees an unforgettable diving experience. Its accessibility and gentle conditions also make it an excellent choice for beginners venturing into the underwater realm for the first time. Located in the picturesque region of South Sinai, this spectacular dive site can be easily accessed from Melton Beach Resort via Atina Street in Al Nabq, Ras Nasrani, Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Ras Nasrani
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ras Nasrani
Depth
21m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ras Nasrani
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
23.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
23.74km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
29.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ras Nasrani
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.46888888888889/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 6.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.82989247311828/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ras Nasrani 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.22m (3.3s), Wind: 6.8 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.2m, Wind: 15.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ras NasraniAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras Nasrani
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 Nasrani
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ras Nasrani
Ideal Conditions for Ras Nasrani
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ras Nasrani
Ras Nasrani shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.5°C) and January the coldest (12.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 16, 2026