

Best for beginner divers, 2-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Ras Um Sid is a shore-entry reef located on the Sharm el Sheikh Coast. The site features coral pinnacles and offers depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Divers can encounter common species such as Indian Lionfish, various wrasses, triggerfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, Red Sea Surgeonfish, White-spotted Puffer, Diagonal Butterflyfish, and Desjardin's Sailfin Tang. Less frequently, divers may spot Emperor Angelfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Regal Angelfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, and Freckled Hawkfish. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with facilities including air fills and guided tours available.
27.91369, 34.33104
The dive site is accessible in adverse weather conditions from a dive boat or shore pier.
Accessible from a dive boat or from a shore pier.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Common sightings include Indian Lionfish, wrasses, triggerfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, Red Sea Surgeonfish, White-spotted Puffer, Diagonal Butterflyfish, and Desjardin's Sailfin Tang. Less common species include Emperor Angelfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Regal Angelfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, and Freckled Hawkfish.
Yes, Ras Um Sid is suitable for beginners, offering a gentle shore entry and mild currents.
The site ranges from 2 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Ras Um Sid is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
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 23°C to 28°C.
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.