ABOUL FAWARES
Why dive here
ABOUL FAWARES is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Aboul Fowares isn’t about depth, it’s about history, and frankly, a bit of a laugh. At a maximum of six metres, this trawler wreck is a genuinely unique Dahab dive, especially if you’re looking for something different from the usual reef dives. We love parking ourselves right above it, drifting in the slight current, and just soaking in the story. The trawler, which went down after a collision in 1979, is broken in two, but remarkably intact for its age and shallow depth. You can actually poke around the wheelhouse, seeing where the helmsman would have stood. Inside, the light plays through the gaps, illuminating schools of small glassfish that shimmer as you pass. Outside, the hull is thick with soft corals, particularly a vibrant purple variety, and we’ve often found a couple of stonefish perfectly camouflaged on the deck. It’s ideal for photographers wanting to practice wide-angle in natural light, or just for a relaxed second dive. Don't expect dramatic drop-offs, just a peaceful exploration of a Red Sea relic.
Typical ABOUL FAWARES Dive Profile
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.
ABOUL FAWARES Wreck History
Year Sunk
1979
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
collision
The Aboul Fawares was a trawler that met a dramatic end on January 30, 1979. While navigating the Abu Ragab area near Dahab, it was involved in a catastrophic collision with the Russian motor vessel Salvador Allende. The force of the impact was so great that the Aboul Fawares was broken in two before sinking beneath the waves.
Today, the wreck rests in the sand at a very shallow depth of just 6 meters, making it an incredibly accessible dive site. It's a perfect location for beginner divers, training dives, or as a relaxed second dive of the day. The two separate sections of the hull lie close to each other, inviting exploration. Over the decades, the structure has become a small artificial reef, attracting a variety of Red Sea marine life, including glassfish, pipefish, and the occasional scorpionfish hiding in plain sight.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ABOUL FAWARES
ABOUL FAWARES Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ABOUL FAWARES, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.73, 34.63) (13km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25.2–27.2°C
Current Speed
4.24 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.073 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.08 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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