cdws.travel · Official
Official Ras Mohammed dive-site registry entry with GPS listing.
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Ras Za`atar
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About Ras Za`atar
Ras Za`atar is the northernmost dive site in Ras Mohamed National Park and marks the southern entrance to the bay of Mersa Bareika. It’s where a steep wall with caves and overhangs meets a gentler sloping bay. The site features colorful coral heads and a wall lined with large overhangs and dark gullies, with sea fans, gorgonians, and occasional black coral.
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Research Estimate At Ras Za`atar
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Ras Za`atar?
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Safety & Access At Ras Za`atar
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The wall includes caves, overhangs, and dark gullies; maintain appropriate clearance and situational awareness around overhead features.
Local Intel For Ras Za`atar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall diving along steep sections with caves, overhangs, and gullies, transitioning toward a gentler bay slope.
Ras Za`atar Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Ras Za`atar
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Recent Logged Visits At Ras Za`atar
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras Za`atar
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
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Ras Za`atar Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
divescover.com · Directory
Community listing with route, current, coral, and biodiversity detail.
redseacollege.com · Operator
Operator summary with boat-only access, no moorings, a 30 m published depth cap, and current notes.
redseamarinesharm.com · Operator
Operator page describing Ras Za'atar on the outer slopes of Ras Mohammed with drift access and reef-structure detail.
www.happyunderpressure.com · Directory
Directory entry with visibility range, season window, and wildlife notes.
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