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Describes the bay of Mersa Bareika and the colorful coral heads that flourish with the tide.
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Marsa Baryka
Sheltered Ras Mohammed bay with coral heads
Bay dive with colorful coral heads, a north wall, and overhangs and gullies that suit relaxed scenic diving.
About Marsa Baryka
Marsa Baryka is a sheltered Ras Mohammed bay dive with colorful coral heads, a north wall, and overhangs and gullies lined with red sea fans and gorgonians. It is an easy-pace scenic site that works well for varied diver levels when you want reef structure rather than a hard current line.
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Research Estimate At Marsa Baryka
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 26m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Marsa Baryka?
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Marsa Baryka Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 24m
Depth Note
Colorful coral heads spread through the sheltered bay, the chimney sits at about 15m, and the site reaches 24m overall.
Best Season
Year-round; tide movement and daylight are the main condition drivers.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay with colorful coral heads, a north wall, and overhangs and gullies that suit relaxed scenic diving.
Safety & Access At Marsa Baryka
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep a tight buoyancy profile through the overhangs and gullies, and avoid brushing the red sea fans, gorgonians, or black coral on the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan, and the north-wall and overhang section is best dived with a guide who knows the bay and tide behavior.
Legal Notes
Do not crowd the overhangs or gullies, and keep buoyancy controlled around the reef structure and coral fans.
Local Intel For Marsa Baryka
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A scenic bay dive with coral heads, a north wall, and a chimney/overhang sequence that suits a relaxed or multi-level plan.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical on the shallow coral-head sections; the wall and overhangs are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible on the shallow coral heads, but the wall and gully section is much better on scuba.
Wildlife at Marsa Baryka
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Marsa Baryka
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Marsa Baryka
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility26m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
