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Ras Umm Sid

Explore the vibrant underwater world of this dive site in Egypt, perfect for both boat drift dives and shore dives. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors and abundant marine life, all against a stunning topography. When diving from the shore, navigate the left side of the reef for an exhilarating deep wall dive, keeping an eye out for any prevailing currents at the corner. On the right side of the reef, you'll have the ocean floor beneath you at a depth of approximately 32m.

During the summer, this dive spot is frequented by majestic manta rays and eagle rays. However, there's potential for encounters with a diverse range of marine creatures, ranging from impressive predators such as hammerhead, thresher, and whale sharks, to smaller residents like cleaner shrimp, turtles, and blue spotted rays.

This cherished dive site is highly regarded among local divers and offers an unforgettable underwater experience. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this location caters to all levels of expertise.

Enhance your dive adventure with excellent visibility reaching up to 25m and a maximum depth of 24m. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive spot located in El Fanar, Al Fanar Street, Hadabat Om Al Sayed, Hadaba, Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt.

Diving Conditions Score for Ras Umm Sid

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Ras Umm Sid

Depth

24m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Ras Umm Sid

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

27.5°C

Visibility

24.88km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

34°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ras Umm Sid
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Dive Score Chart for Ras Umm Sid

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.603333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.28/10.

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

Sunrise at Ras Umm Sid: 06:00
Sunset at Ras Umm Sid: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ras Umm Sid 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
17:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.05s), Wind: 2.5 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 0.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ras Umm Sid
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras Umm Sid

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 Umm Sid

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Ras Umm Sid

December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.8
November
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Ras Umm Sid

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

28.0°C / 82.4°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.4m / 53.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ras Umm Sid

Ras Umm Sid shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (34.7°C) and January the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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