House reef access, sea-fan forest, and repeat shore / night dive use.
Ras Ghamila is Sharm's house reef and drift plateau.
Ras Ghamila is Sharm's house reef and drift plateau.
A Sharm El Sheikh house reef built around a long sandy plateau with table corals, soft corals, and a dense sea-fan edge. The shallow section works well for training, refreshers, and repeat dives, while the drift line toward Enterprise Passage adds a more dynamic option when current and conditions line up. Expect a bright Red Sea garden with rays, scorpionfish, groupers, snappers, and pygmy seahorses tucked into the gorgonians.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
Shallow plateau with a sea-fan edge and a drift line toward Enterprise Passage.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Shallow sandy plateau with table corals, sea fans, and a drift-capable edge; ordinary conditions can still be current-aware.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Confirm current direction before entry, keep buoyancy tight around the sea-fan edge and pinnacles, and plan the exit with the drift.
Access Restrictions
Access is tied to the local house-reef entry point rather than a public beach.
Legal Notes
Follow the local dive-base and resort access rules for the shore entry and drift exit.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A long plateau with table corals and a sea-fan edge suits checkouts, refreshers, and drift runs when current is manageable.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the shallow plateau and is best kept conservative when the surface is calm.
Snorkeling
The shallow plateau can be snorkeled in calm conditions, but the fuller drift line is primarily a scuba route.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
House reef access, sea-fan forest, and repeat shore / night dive use.
Table corals, soft corals, strong current, and drift dive profile.
Intermediate drift-dive profile with 0-30 m depth range.
Visibility, current, access, and marine-life summary.
Current-check and drift-line description toward Enterprise Passage.
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