

Best for beginner divers, 12-40m, shore entry, moderate current.
Ras Ghamila is a reef and drift dive site located in the Strait of Tiran, Egypt. Accessible via shore entry, the site features a varied topography with depths ranging from 12 to 40 metres, averaging 19 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with a typical dive duration of 60 minutes. Facilities available at the location include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Hazards include potential entanglement, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf.
27.97204, 34.42257
This dive is usually done as an optional third dive after two morning dives in the Straits of Tiran.
Boat access from Naama Bay jetty.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 12 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 19 metres.
Ras Ghamila is accessed via shore entry.
The best months to visit are April and November.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, and boat charter services.
Diving at Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
Divers at Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh should be aware of sharks. 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 Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ras Ghamila in Sharm El Sheikh typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.