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Ras Shona

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Ras Shona is a year-round Egyptian dive spot with healthy coral and documented marine life, accessible to divers of all levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyYearRound

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Ras Shona © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.4 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (42%)
Now: NW (319°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.47m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.13m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.13m ▲ 13:00 · +0.05m ▼ 19:00 · -0.06m ▲ 01:00 · +0.07m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.35 · high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:28 18:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.4 1.08 7 0mm
09-20 18.5 1.24 7 0mm
09-21 16.7 1.12 7 0mm
09-22 14.1 0.86 7 0mm
09-23 15.7 0.92 7 0mm
09-24 19.5 0.96 7 0mm
09-25 19.5 1.32 7 0mm

About this spot

Ras Shona sits along Egypt's Red Sea coast and offers diving throughout the year. The site has logged 12 species observations, indicating a stable marine ecosystem with no recorded coral bleaching stress. This accessibility makes it a reliable choice for divers planning trips to the region without worrying about seasonal closures or environmental concerns. The location benefits from its position within Egypt's diverse Red Sea diving geography. Community documentation—including 3 available videos—provides real-world insight into conditions and what to expect underwater. Local divers have contributed observations that help planners understand the site's character and inhabitants. Ras Shona is not within a marine protected area, which can simplify access logistics. The documented species list and video resources from the diving community offer practical reference material before booking. Whether you're scouting a new site or planning a return visit, the available data suggests consistent conditions and welcoming marine activity.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3899km · ~897kg · €16

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Ras Shona?

Ras Shona is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips any season. Check local wind and sea conditions closer to your travel dates, as Red Sea weather varies monthly.

What depth and difficulty level is Ras Shona?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published for this site. Review the community videos and contact local dive operators in Egypt for detailed guidance on site topography and current conditions.

What marine life can I expect at Ras Shona?

12 species observations have been recorded at the site, with no coral bleaching stress noted. Watch the 3 community videos to see documented marine activity and get a sense of what's regularly spotted.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Ras Shona?

Ras Shona is not inside a marine protected area, which typically simplifies access. Verify current Egyptian dive permits and regulations with local operators before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Extra Divers Fayrouz

6.9 km
Centro de buceo

Extradivers

6.9 km
4.4 (141 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Extra Divers

8.6 km
4.7 (151 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 06026099
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

8 registros · 5 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 ago 2010
×1registros

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jun 2004
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 nov 2002
×1registros

Nerita sanguinolenta

Gastropoda · Neritidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 2002
×2registros

Gelasimus tetragonon

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×2registros

Cranuca inversa

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Red Sea: Ras Shona

Stephen Trainor

Scuba Diving in Red Sea (Egypt) - Ras Shona - Night dive - 28/10/2023

Luis Díaz Más

Ras Umm Sid - Red Sea

Phil Docking

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Here should be Bliss Nada Beach Resort hotel (Al Qusair - Marsa Allam Rd, Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate 1926721) Website: https://nada.bliss-resorts.com Phone: +2 0101 103 9700"

    anonymous · 2024-11-03
  • "Is highway=trunk the right classification for this one-way road? It looks more like a highway=secondary"

    anonymous · 2024-07-22
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (91/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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