Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1
Why dive here
Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1 is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 23-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sha'ab Ohroob brings us the Sabri Baba 1, a small freighter now settled upright on the reef. It’s not one of those massive Red Sea wrecks, but its smaller size means you can really get to know it in a single dive. We’ve found cowfish picking their way around the superstructure, and the open holds offer easy swim-throughs, perfect for divers keen to explore without complex navigation. The real draw here, though, can be the dolphins – we’ve had some incredible encounters with both bridled and Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins passing through. It's a relaxed wreck dive, good for anyone comfortable with a bit of penetration and hoping for some pelagic company.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1 Wreck History
Vessel Type
passenger ship
Cause
grounding
The wreck of the Sabri Baba 1 lies on the northern side of Sha'ab Ohroob, a reef system near Marsa Alam known for its strong currents and pristine coral. This small wooden safari boat met its end when it struck the reef, eventually sinking to its current resting place on a sandy bottom next to the reef wall. The wreck is relatively small and broken up, but its scattered remains have become a vibrant part of the underwater landscape. Divers can explore the boat's skeletal structure, now encrusted with coral and home to glassfish, scorpionfish, and moray eels, before continuing their dive along the beautiful and dramatic coral wall of the main reef.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1
Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sha'ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.3–30°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.47 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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