Port Sudan & Sanganeb, Sudan
    Sanganeb Atoll

    JASSIM

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Protected Area

    Sanganeb Atoll

    Why dive here

    With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - JASSIM offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifePufferfish · 55+ species recorded
    Water25-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    The JASSIM wreck in Port Sudan is a serious piece of history, sunk back in 1986 carrying a cargo of Toyotas. Forget those perfectly preserved wrecks; this one is an absolute mess, and we mean that in the best possible way. The sheer scale of the debris field is astounding. We love how the cars are still recognisable, crumpled and fused with the seabed, but the main superstructure is what really pulls you in. You're not just looking at a wreck here, you're exploring a giant, open-air gallery of twisted metal and discarded automobiles. Penetration is a definite no-go for most of it, but swimming through the gaps, seeing sunlight filter through the gaps where the deck once was, it’s magic. Keep an eye out for the resident barracuda patrolling the shadows and the clouds of glassfish shimmering around the deeper sections. It’s an epic dive for anyone who appreciates a proper wreck with a story, even if that story involves a few too many rust bubbles. Go when the current is mild; it’s a big site and you’ll want time to take it all in.

    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 JASSIM

    JASSIM Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for JASSIM, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)

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    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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