

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Ras Um Sid is a shore-entry reef site in Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt, suitable for beginners. The site features a reef structure with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility is generally good, between 20 and 40 metres, and currents are typically mild. Divers should exercise caution during the shore entry due to sharp rocks and sea urchins in the shallows; wearing booties or reef shoes is recommended. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, and sharp coral. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes, allowing for exploration of the reef wall and rocky sections.
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Enter slowly and watch your footing on the shore entry, as sea urchins and sharp rock are common in the shallows. Reef shoes or booties are worth wearing even before you put your fins on.
Accessible as a shore dive or by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site features a reef structure that supports sponges, gorgonians, sea squirts, nudibranchs, conger eels, lobsters, and king crabs.
Yes, Ras Um Sid is suitable for beginners, with depths of 5 to 15 metres recommended for those building confidence.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry site. Divers should watch their footing on sharp rocks and sea urchins when entering the water.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow reef structure is accessible for snorkellers, provided they take care during the shore entry.
Diving at Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh are January, February, 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 Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh should be aware of jellyfish, lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ras Um Sid in Sharm El Sheikh typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.