Dahrat Abid
Protected Area
Suakin-Gulf of Agig
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Dahrat Abid offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dahrat Abid marks the southernmost reach of Sudan's Red Sea. This elongated island, mostly home to seabirds, is easy to spot thanks to the three wrecks resting on its northwest side. We usually start a dive at the Southwest Plateau, dropping into clear blue water and following the reef's impressive wall. You'll often find whitetip and silvertip sharks cruising the edges, and if you're lucky, a passing hammerhead. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate remote, wild reefs and aren't afraid of a bit of an adventure to get there.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dahrat Abid
Dahrat Abid Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dahrat Abid, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
88°F · Range: 29.9–32.3°C
Current Speed
7.07 cm/s
Direction: S (171.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.088 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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