RIG
Why dive here
With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - RIG offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.
The RIG wreck in the Gulf of Tadjoura offers a proper deep dive, sitting upright at 53 metres. It’s a tug vessel, sunk in '97 after a fire, and you can still sense that history when you descend. We’ve found the stern deck a good starting point, usually with some schooling snapper and often a patrolling reef shark. Inside, penetration is possible for those with the right training, and we’ve seen some huge groupers sheltering in the engine room. It’s a dive for advanced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with depth, but the outside of the superstructure is still fascinating for a quick look.
Typical RIG Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 53m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIG
RIG Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIG, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
32°C
89°F · Range: 29.6–33.4°C
Air Temperature
30°C
86°F
Wind Speed
4.2 m/s
8.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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