

Best for intermediate divers, 7-25m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Rick's Reef is a drift dive located 300 metres north of the Canyon in Egypt. The site features a reef table with a small opening leading to a slope covered in salad corals. Divers can explore a wall punctuated by pinnacles and coral gardens, with table corals prominent at 18 metres. The site reaches depths between 7 and 25 metres, averaging 18 metres. Marine life includes wrasses, Twoband Anemonefish, and Red Sea Bannerfish, alongside less common sightings such as Regal Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Indian Lionfish, and Day Octopuses. Divers should be aware of potential sharks and strong currents. Access is available via shore or boat, with typical dives lasting 35 minutes.
28.55743, 34.52375
The site is normally done as a drift dive, finishing at the Canyon lagoon.
Starts around 300 meters north of the Canyon.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and Twoband Anemonefish. Less common sightings include Regal Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Indian Lionfish, Day Octopuses, Pufferfish, Scorpionfish, Diagonal Butterflyfish, Purple Tang, Slate Pencil Urchins, Sling-jaw Wrasse, Starry Puffer, and Red Sea Bannerfish.
No, Rick's Reef is classified for intermediate divers due to the presence of drift conditions and potential strong currents.
The site ranges from 7 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are used to access Rick's Reef.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef table and coral gardens are accessible for those snorkelling, provided they are aware of the drift conditions.
Diving at Rick´s Reef in Dahab requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Rick´s Reef in Dahab. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Rick´s Reef in Dahab typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rick´s Reef in Dahab typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.