

Best for beginner divers, 6-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Abu Ramada Island in Ras Mohammed National Park offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, drop-off, wall, cave, and wreck. This site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 35 metres and an average depth of 14 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, though divers should be prepared for moderate currents. Hazards include deep sections, overhead environments, and strong currents, as well as the presence of lionfish and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, giant morays, bluespotted fantail rays, and Indian lionfish, alongside less frequent sightings of Napoleon wrasse, Spanish dancers, and emperor angelfish.
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Abu Ramada South is a favourite for the second dive of the day, offering a relaxed drift dive.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-35m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include common sightings of giant morays, bluespotted fantail rays, Indian lionfish, and various wrasses. Rarer encounters may include Napoleon wrasse, Spanish dancers, emperor angelfish, and titan triggerfish.
Yes, Abu Ramada Island is suitable for beginners, though it features a range of topography including walls and caves that reach depths of up to 35 metres.
The site has a depth range of 6 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat-only site; a boat charter is required to access the island.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Abu Ramada Island in Hurghada typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.