STAR OF RAWIAH
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses, seahorses and spinner dolphins - STAR OF RAWIAH offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Star of Rawiah, a motor vessel from 1943, sits shallow at just 10 metres. It went down in 1972 after grounding on a reef near Ashrafi Lighthouse, and what’s left of it makes for an interesting, easy dive. We think it’s a good spot for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. The stern section is the most intact part, with schooling glassfish often swirling around the old superstructure. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of nudibranchs and flatworms making their homes on the encrusted metal. It’s not a deep penetration dive, but exploring the exterior and the accessible cargo holds offers a nice sense of history.
Typical STAR OF RAWIAH 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STAR OF RAWIAH
STAR OF RAWIAH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STAR OF RAWIAH, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.8, 33.58) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25–27°C
Current Speed
19.42 cm/s
Direction: SE (145.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.94 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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