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Ras Homkorab

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Marsa Alam, Egypt
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# Ras Homkorab Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Ras Homkorab is a premier diving destination located in the Red Sea region of the Indian Ocean, offering exceptional underwater experiences for intermediate to advanced divers. This striking reef formation features dramatic drop-offs and vibrant coral structures that descend to depths ranging from 20 to 40 meters.

Divers encounter spectacular views of pristine hard corals, intricate soft coral gardens, and colorful sponge formations along the steep walls. The site is renowned for its abundant marine life, including large schools of fusiliers, barracuda, trevally, and reef sharks. Encounter groupers, snappers, and occasional pelagic species that patrol the deeper waters.

Strong currents are common at Ras Homkorab, making it better suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. The site’s challenging conditions reward adventurous divers with exceptional visibility and the opportunity to spot larger marine species. Best diving seasons typically offer clearer waters and more favorable current patterns.

Ras Homkorab delivers an unforgettable Red Sea diving experience combining dramatic topography, diverse marine ecosystems, and thrilling encounters with pelagic fauna.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens naturebynigg
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus naturebynigg
Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens naturebynigg
Red Sea Bird Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Bird Wrasse Gomphosus klunzingeri naturebynigg
Exquisite Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Exquisite Butterflyfish Chaetodon austriacus zineb-khadraoui
Abudjubbe Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Abudjubbe Wrasse Cheilinus abudjubbe spint

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 24.5623°, 35.1699°