Ras Za'atar

Africa › Egypt

Ras Za'atar

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
95Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.5 m
3.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
27.5°C
Wind
4.8 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:30–13:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
07:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
01:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
13:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
19:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
01:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
07:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
Catalog depth5–30 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

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
Masked puffer
Arothron diadematus
DeepLog15
Net fire coral
Millepora dichotoma
DeepLog8
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog8
Rippled triggerfish
Pseudobalistes fuscus
DeepLog6
Panther electric ray
Torpedo panthera
DeepLog5
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog4
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog4
Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
DeepLog4
Maldives damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon indicus
DeepLog4
Red Sea bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
DeepLog4
Red Sea melon butterflyfish
Chaetodon austriacus
DeepLog4
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

Ras Za'atar photo 2
Ras Za'atar photo 3
Ras Za'atar photo 4
Ras Za'atar photo 5
Find a dive center