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Ras Abu Fatma

Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Ras Abu Fatma Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Ras Abu Fatma is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Shlatin, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This spectacular reef site features dramatic drop-offs and pristine coral formations that descend to depths of 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site showcases vibrant hard and soft coral gardens teeming with Red Sea marine life. Divers encounter schools of fusiliers, snappers, and trevally, alongside reef sharks, rays, and occasional pelagic species. The nutrient-rich waters attract abundant groupers, sweetlips, and wrasse populations.

Crystal-clear visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, providing excellent photographic opportunities. The strong currents that sweep through Ras Abu Fatma deliver nutrients supporting the thriving ecosystem while adding an exhilarating drift-diving element.

Best suited for experienced divers comfortable with current diving and deeper depths, Ras Abu Fatma rewards explorers with an unforgettable encounter of authentic Red Sea diving at its finest.

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Max Depth 40 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
GPS 22.4656°, 36.3747°