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Dive site guide · Sharm el Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran · Wall

Ras Umm Sid — dive site guide

Ras Umm Sid is a reef wall on the Sharm el Sheikh coast, off Sharm el Sheikh at the southern tip of Sinai. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 40 m. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Ras Umm Sid
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Wall
Max documented depth 40 m
Typical depth about 20 m
Current Variable
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Good boat time (< 30min)

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe night dive, gorgonian forest and coral garden.

  • Plateau

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: Good boat time (< 30min).

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