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Ras Za`atar

Located at the southern entrance to the bay of Mersa Bareika in Ras Mohamed National Park, this dive site offers a thrilling underwater experience. As the steep wall of Ras Mohamed, adorned with caves and overhangs, merges with the gentle slope of the bay, divers will be enchanted by the vibrant coral heads and mesmerizing marine ecosystem.

This exceptional dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including snorkelers, making it a perfect destination for underwater exploration. The captivating wall, adorned with sea fans, gorgonians, and the occasional sprig of black coral, entices divers to venture northwards, mesmerized by the majestic overhangs and mysterious gullies along the way.

With a maximum depth of 24m and an impressive visibility of 25m, this site offers advanced divers a remarkable experience. As you navigate the wall, keep an eye out for the remarkable chimney at a depth of 15m, which serves as a home to the elusive Malabar grouper. Explore the vicinity and discover cleaning stations where wrasse and shrimp attend to their daily duties.

While diving into the blue, be prepared to encounter schools of barracuda and jacks, as well as the occasional graceful eagle ray. This dive site truly offers a captivating underwater spectacle.

Located in Egypt, specifically in Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, this dive site is easily accessible, inviting divers from all over to explore its wonderous depths. Whether you are an advanced diver seeking an adrenaline-filled adventure or simply a snorkeler with a thirst for discovery, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Ras Za`atar

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ras Za`atar

Depth

24m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Ras Za`atar

Wave Height

0.56m

Wind Speed

23.5 m/s

Water Temp

27.9°C

Visibility

25.28km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.45s

Air Temperature

33.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ras Za`atar
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Dive Score Chart for Ras Za`atar

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.839019607843138/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 7.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.271666666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Ras Za`atar: 06:00
Sunset at Ras Za`atar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ras Za`atar 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.4m (3.4s), Wind: 7.5 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 6.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ras Za`atar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras Za`atar

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 Za`atar

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

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

Best Months for Ras Za`atar

December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Ras Za`atar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.8m / 48.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ras Za`atar

Ras Za`atar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.2°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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 - Jul 9, 2026

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