Ras Ghamila

Ras Ghamila — Arabic for “Delightful Cape” — is the northernmost of Sharm el Sheikh’s local dive sites, featuring an extensive plateau covered with large coral formations and one of the highest concentrations of gorgonian sea fans found at any Sharm site.

Overview

The dive site features an expansive plateau ranging from 14–26 m in depth, with an outer drop-off extending to about 30 m. The plateau is densely packed with coral bommies, large table corals, and gorgonian sea fans — sources report this site holds the largest number of gorgonians of any Sharm el Sheikh dive location. Strong currents are often present, which contribute to the prolific filter feeder communities.

Visibility ranges from 10–30 m. The best diving conditions are typically April through November when water temperature and marine activity peak.

Marine Life

The plateau hosts a diverse benthic community: crocodile fish rest camouflaged on rubble, triggerfish and cornetfish patrol above the coral tops, groupers occupy larger coral heads, and blue-spotted ribbontail rays rest in sandy gaps. Manta rays are occasionally sighted at this site, and there is potential for grey reef sharks in the current-swept areas.

Dive Profile

The typical dive begins at the reef edge, works along the plateau at 14–26 m, and ascends over the coral-bommie garden. The site is suitable for Intermediate divers comfortable with currents. When current runs strongly the site can be executed as a drift dive.

Tips

• Currents can be strong; plan the dive direction according to current
• Best approached on an incoming tide when plankton-rich water flows onto the reef
• Combine with other northern Sharm sites on the same boat trip

Sources: egypt-liveaboard.com — Ras Ghamila Reef, PADI — Ras Ghamila Dive Site. Last updated 2026-05-17.