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Ras Fanar
Ras Fanar is a drift reef near Sharm with strong current.
Boat-based Ras Mohammed drift dive with a shallow reef profile, strong-current timing, and good value for experienced Red Sea divers.
About Ras Fanar
Ras Fanar is a current-driven drift reef in the Ras Mohammed area, reached by daily boats from Sharm El Sheikh and shaped by a line between reef columns. The site is shallow enough that depth is not the main limiter; the real planning issue is timing the entry and pickup around the drift. Expect an active Red Sea reef with anemone clusters, clownfish, and other Ras Mohammed life when the current is running.
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Research Estimate At Ras Fanar
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Ras Fanar?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ras Fanar Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 16m
Depth Note
The site starts in a couple of meters and runs to about 16m, so the main challenge is the drift rather than the depth.
Best Season
Year-round; late spring through early autumn is often the calmest and clearest window.
Typical Conditions
Drift dive between reef columns with strong current much of the time.
Safety & Access At Ras Fanar
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Often exposed to strong currents; plan the dive as a drift and maintain good control and buddy contact.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only for the main site; current-aware timing and guided drift handling are essential.
Legal Notes
Ras Mohammed is a protected park area, so use designated dive zones and follow park timing rules.
Local Intel For Ras Fanar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Commonly conducted as a drift dive between two reef columns.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the current and boat logistics make it better as guided scuba or snorkel diving.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible only near the shallow reef sections and only on calm, guided days; the main use case is scuba.
Recent Logged Visits At Ras Fanar
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras Fanar
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
