Scuba Diving in Eritrea

Explore 35 dive sites and 0 dive centres in Eritrea. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Eritrea Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 35 dive sites, 83 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Eritrea

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Eritrea

The best months to dive in Eritrea are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.7°C
  • February: Great, water 27.7°C
  • March: Great, water 27.7°C
  • April: Great, water 27.7°C
  • May: Great, water 27.7°C
  • June: Great, water 27.7°C
  • July: Great, water 27.7°C
  • August: Great, water 27.7°C
  • September: Great, water 27.7°C
  • October: Great, water 27.7°C
  • November: Great, water 27.7°C
  • December: Great, water 27.7°C

Recommended Packing List for Eritrea

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions