Ras Umm Gerifat

# Ras Umm Gerifat Dive Site

Ras Umm Gerifat is a premier Red Sea dive destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir, offering exceptional underwater experiences for intermediate to advanced divers. This site features dramatic coral-covered rocky outcrops and steep walls descending to depths of 40-60 meters, making it suitable for experienced divers seeking challenging dives.

The reef is characterized by vibrant hard corals, soft coral gardens, and intricate rock formations that create dynamic swim-throughs and overhangs. Divers encounter abundant Red Sea marine life, including large schools of barracuda, trevally, and snapper. Pelagic species such as reef sharks, occasionally spotted along deeper sections, add excitement to dives.

The nutrient-rich waters attract diverse fish species, including groupers, angelfish, and parrotfish, while smaller creatures like nudibranchs and crustaceans inhabit crevices. Strong currents are common, requiring good buoyancy control and experience with drift diving.

Best suited for divers with advanced open water certification, Ras Umm Gerifat combines technical challenge with outstanding biodiversity, making it an unforgettable Red Sea diving adventure.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii chris-26

Orangestripe Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus francoislibert

Algerian Sand Gecko Tropiocolotes steudneri vmoser

Lined Bristletooth Ctenochaetus striatus francoislibert

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus johnbargman

Dusky Surgeonfish Acanthurus nigrofuscus francoislibert

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)