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Official Ras Mohammed dive-site registry entry with GPS listing.
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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Community sourced coordinates.
Safety & Access At Ras Za`atar
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
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.
Wildlife at Ras Za`atar
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ras Za`atar
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras Za`atar
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
