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Boat access, plateau/drop-off profile, and wildlife.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ras El Arab
Ras El Arab is a boat-access Makadi Bay reef with a drift-friendly drop-off.
Use it as a guided scuba dive on an exposed headland where the plateau leads into current-sensitive wall sections; buoyancy and drift control matter more than on sheltered bay reefs.
About Ras El Arab
Ras El Arab is a boat-access reef off Makadi Bay with a plateau that falls away into an exposed drop-off. The dive is drift-friendly and feels more open-water than sheltered inner-bay reefs, with ledges, cracks, and coral cover that can hold morays, nudibranchs, eagle rays, turtles, tuna, jacks, and other Red Sea reef life. Plan for a controlled scuba profile and keep an eye on current changes across the wall.
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Research Estimate At Ras El Arab
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Ras El Arab?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ras El Arab Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 80m
Depth Note
The standard route runs along a plateau before dropping into much deeper reef; the exposed wall continues well beyond recreational working depths.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Open-water headland reef with drift-friendly sections, ordinary Red Sea visibility, and current that can build across the outer reef.
Safety & Access At Ras El Arab
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
The exposed reef can run as a drift, so keep buoyancy, gas, and buddy spacing disciplined. Stay inside your certification and leave enough reserve for the return.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best arranged through a local dive operator.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Red Sea boating and dive-access rules.
Local Intel For Ras El Arab
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The standard scuba line follows the plateau and outer wall; the site rewards steady trim, current awareness, and comfortable gas planning.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the depth range and drift exposure make it a scuba-focused reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the main interest sits on the reef edge and deeper wall rather than the surface.
Wildlife at Ras El Arab
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ras El Arab
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras El Arab
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
