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Ricks Reef
Easy shore-access drift reef north of the Canyon in Dahab.
Ricks Reef is a shore-access Dahab site just north of the Canyon. It is usually dived as a relaxed drift toward the lagoon, with coral gardens, plateaus, and a shallow profile.
About Ricks Reef
Ricks Reef is a shallow shore-access reef in Dahab, best approached as a relaxed drift toward the lagoon when the current is mild. The site combines a rocky bottom, coral gardens, table corals, and sandy plateau patches with coral heads, so it suits easy scenic cruising and photography more than hard current work, especially on calmer days.
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Research Estimate At Ricks Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Ricks Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ricks Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 18m
Depth Note
The main reef starts around 3m and tops out near 18m; some guides describe a deeper drift extension toward the Canyon.
Best Season
All year long
Local Intel For Ricks Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shore-entry drift follows the reef south toward the lagoon, with coral gardens, table corals, and sandy plateau patches.
Wildlife at Ricks Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ricks Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ricks Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
