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title: Ras Disha
type: Reef dive site
location: Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
coordinates: 27.0416, 33.9069
max_depth_m: 18
published: 2023-11-25T21:59:56.557Z
updated: 2026-08-08T12:57:48.980Z
tags: Ras Disha, Reef, Red Sea, Dive site, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/diving/dive-sites/ras-disha
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# Ras Disha

## Quick facts

- **Type:** Reef
- **Location:** Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
- **Coordinates:** 27.0416, 33.9069
- **Max depth:** 18 m
- **Depth notes:** 9-18m, with a drop-off
- **Level:** Expert

## Good to know

- Suitable for beginners
- Best for advanced divers
- Expert-level dive
- Wall / drop-off
- Drift dive
- Great for macro photography
- Pinnacles

## Overview

The site opens onto a shallow plateau, where a sandy expanse is dotted with various pinnacles and an oval erg positioned to the south. Moving northwest, this plateau gradually narrows into a distinct ledge before ultimately descending into a sheer wall.

## Location

This dive site is situated approximately 90 minutes' travel time from the heart of Hurghada.

## Conditions

Situated in the bay, this dive site is shielded from the wind and accommodates divers of all skill levels, despite the occasional presence of strong currents.

## Dive plan

The beacon located on the main reef offers an excellent point of origin for a drift dive that follows the wall in a northerly direction. The highlight of this underwater excursion concludes around the scenic pinnacles situated on the plateau.

Alternatively, a dive commencing from the mooring can begin with an exploration of the drop-off, proceeding in a semi-circular route over the plateau to pass the pinnacles before concluding back at the vessel. Notably, one particular pinnacle, positioned nearest to the main reef, is especially captivating for photography.

## What to see

Near the wall, bannerfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and surgeonfish can be seen together. Additionally, the sandy seafloor is densely populated with various marine species.

Moses sole, blue-spotted rays, and torpedo rays actively excavate the sand, searching for crustaceans and other invertebrates. Conversely, partner gobies and their associated shrimps maintain vigilance from their subterranean dwellings.

The pinnacles contain numerous cracks and caverns, each overflowing with glassfish.

## Species recorded here (3)

- Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray (*Taeniura lymma*)
- Leopard Torpedo Ray (*Torpedo panthera*)
- Red Sea Bannerfish (*Heniochus intermedius*)

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/diving/dive-sites/ras-disha)*
*Updated: August 8, 2026*