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    SUNDIAL II dive site
    wreck
    40m
    Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea

    SUNDIAL II

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - SUNDIAL II offers some of Dahlak Archipelago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-33°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Pufferfish · 74+ species recorded
    Water27-33°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 40m

    Sundial II offers a deep dive into a small piece of maritime history. This 14.9-meter yacht, sunk in 1977 after grounding near Jabal Zubair Island, now rests at 40 meters. We often find schooling fusiliers darting around the mast, and it’s a good spot for spotting the occasional reef shark patrolling the perimeter. It’s a site for advanced divers, purely for its depth, but the intact structure means you can still make out the distinct lines of a pleasure craft, now thoroughly encrusted and home to a resident population of curious damselfish.

    Typical SUNDIAL II Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m40m max~20 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SUNDIAL II

    SUNDIAL II Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SUNDIAL II, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.67, 40.12) (15km away)

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    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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