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    SIR MICHAEL dive site
    wreck
    8m
    Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti

    SIR MICHAEL

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - SIR MICHAEL offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dugongs, Hammerhead Sharks and Sea Turtles · 197+ species recorded
    Water27-32°C · warmest June, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Sir Michael sits upright, just a few metres below the surface, its superstructure breaking the waves. This bulk carrier, grounded in '98, is now completely colonised by coral, making it a proper wreck-reef hybrid. You'll spend your dive weaving through the upper decks, spotting clouds of anthias and parrotfish grazing on the hull. It’s an easy, colourful dive, perfect for photographers or anyone keen to explore a large wreck without needing deep diving skills. We've seen turtles napping in the sheltered sections too.

    Typical SIR MICHAEL Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SIR MICHAEL

    SIR MICHAEL Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SIR MICHAEL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)

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    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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