About Ras Bir

The northernmost point of Djibouti features dramatic underwater cliffs and walls. The convergence of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden currents creates a nutrient-rich environment attracting large marine life.

Site Information

• Depth: 8–35 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Currents at Ras Bir can be pushy, making open-water swimming challenging. Entry might be difficult due to sandy terrain often requiring a 4x4 vehicle for access. While specific dive current information for Ras Bir is not available, the general region experiences oceanic currents.
• Best time: Oct-Feb
• Region: Djibouti

Highlights

• Underwater cliffs
• Pelagics
• Coral walls
• Current diving

Marine Life at Ras Bir

• Whale Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Anthias
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Green Turtle
• Bottlenose Dolphin
• Eagle Ray
• Moray Eel