Ras Za’atar
- Depth avg. 25m
- Current 1 - 3 knots
- Air / Surface temp. 21 - 40 ℃
- Bottom / Water temp. 21 - 29 ℃
This is where the steep wall of Ras Mohamed, with caves and overhangs, meets the gentle slope of the bay of Mersa Bareika, and is scattered with colorful coral heads
Most northern dive of Ras Mohamed National Park, it is the southern entrance to the bay of Mersa Bareika. This is where the steep wall of Ras Mohamed, with caves and overhangs, meets the gentle slope of the bay of Mersa Bareika, and is scattered with colorful coral heads. Head north along the wall amongst big overhangs and dark gullies, the wall is swathed in sea fans, gorgonians and the odd sprig of black coral. Just before the corner look out for the chimney at 15m, home to malabar grouper. Look closer and find the cleaning stations with the wrasse and shrimp in attendance. Don't forget to check out the blue for schools of barracuda and jacks or the odd eagle ray cruising by.
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Ras Za'atar".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 3 knots |
| February | 22℃ | 23℃ | 25 m | 0 knots |
| March | 24℃ | 23℃ | 25 m | 0 knots |
| April | 29℃ | 23℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
| May | 29℃ | 25℃ | 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| June | 28℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| July | 29℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 2 knots |
| August | 30℃ | 27℃ | 25 m | 1 - 2 knots |
| September | 31℃ | 29℃ | 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| October | 29℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 0 - 2 knots |
| November | 32℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
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12 diver reviews Write review
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 48min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 29m. Dive duration 50min.
Exceptional
An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 24m. Dive duration 52min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 27m. Dive duration 59min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 19m. Dive duration 37min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 42min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 52min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 19m. Dive duration 48min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 19m. Dive duration 48min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 55min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 25m. Dive duration 49min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 26m. Dive duration 38min.