ADUA
Why dive here
With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - ADUA offers some of Dahlak Archipelago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-33°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Adua, a substantial Italian steamship, lies scuttled just below the surface in the Dahlak Archipelago. We’re talking about three metres of depth, tops, making it an ideal spot for those who prefer to keep things shallow or are looking for an extended safety stop with something genuinely interesting to look at. This isn't a site for pushing depth limits, it’s about slow exploration. The wreck itself, sunk by the Italians in 1941 to prevent its capture, has become a home for countless smaller reef fish. You'll find schools darting through the superstructure, a real treat for photographers wanting to capture both history and marine life in excellent natural light.
Typical ADUA 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 ADUA
ADUA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ADUA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.67, 40.12) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
33°C
91°F · Range: 31–34.1°C
Air Temperature
32°C
90°F
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
11.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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