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 Ras Umm Sid

Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 27° 50.825' N
Longitude: 34° 18.865' E

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English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

English (Translate this text in English): Southeast of Sharm el Sheikh city, Ras Umm Sid Point.

How? By boat & from shore

Distance Good boat time (< 30min)

Easy to find? Easy to find

 Dive site Characteristics

Alternative name Râs Umm Sid Point

Average depth 20 m / 65.6 ft

Max depth 40 m / 131.2 ft

Current Medium ( 1-2 knots)

Visibility Good ( 10 - 30 m)

Quality

Dive site quality Standard

Experience CMAS * / OW

Bio interest Interesting

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Dive type

- Wall
- Sharks
- Reef

Dive site activities

- Night dive
- Snorkeling / Free diving

Dangers

- Current

 Additional Information

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

English (Translate this text in English): Coral pinnacles at the west of the point. Very nice wall with gorgonians. Some whale sharks have been reported here!

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Ras Umm Sid
By chris
Apr 27, 2008
Ras Umm Sid - Not much current for a drift dive; there are huge gorgonians between 15m and 28m; perfect for wide angle photography.  
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Trip: Sharm El Sheikh
By chris
From Apr 26, 2008 to May 3, 2008
Dive trip with my scuba diving club, UCB1 Plongée. Water temp was 24°C; air around 30°C. Two days of wind with some swell in Tiran Strait. Otherwise, very good conditions.          &nbsp
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