moderate Hurghada

Ras Disha

Depth Range

9–18m

Boat Ride

90 min

Difficulty

moderate

Sheltered bay, occasional strong current — suitable for most levels

A shallow plateau accentuated by pinnacles, sheltered inside a bay but occasionally hit by strong current. A drift along the northwest wall finishes at a set of especially photogenic pinnacles — a favourite stop for macro and wide-angle photographers alike.

What You Might See

Bannerfish & butterflyfish Moses sole, blue-spotted & torpedo rays Partner gobies & shrimp

Suitable for

Divers with some experience
Advanced Open Water recommended

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: Sheltered bay, occasional strong current — suitable for most levels

Gallery

Hawksbill turtle feeding on the reef at Ras Disha

Green turtle gliding over the reef at Ras Disha, Hurghada

Green turtle swimming over the reef at Ras Disha

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Hurghada. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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