Ras Ghamila Reef

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Ras Ghamila Reef

5–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
66Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
3.7 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
27.0°C
Wind
7.9 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:15–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.2–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.1–0.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
Catalog depth5–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Oct-May

Peak month

Aug 29.0°

Jan23.4°
Feb22.7°
Mar22.6°
Apr23.4°
May25.1°
Jun26.3°
Jul28.3°
Aug29.0°
Sep28.0°
Oct27.8°
Nov26.5°
Dec24.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog4
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
DeepLog4
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog3
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog3
Masked puffer
Arothron diadematus
DeepLog3
Rasp coral
Pocillopora verrucosa
DeepLog3
Red Sea goatfish
Parupeneus forsskali
DeepLog3
Speckled sandperch
Parapercis hexophtalma
DeepLog3
Strongspine silver-biddy
Gerres longirostris
DeepLog3
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog3
Blacktip grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus
DeepLog2
Blue green damselfish
Chromis viridis
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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