NAWRAS
Protected Area
Sanganeb Atoll
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - NAWRAS offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
We love a good wreck, and Nawras delivers a different kind of charm. This isn't a massive cargo ship, it's a launch vessel, sunk after an internal explosion on the Raad Al-Bakry VIII back in 1990. At just 13 metres, it’s a chilled-out dive, perfectly suited for those who want to take their time exploring the details. The wreck itself is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. Corals have really taken hold, transforming the twisted metal into a colourful apartment block for smaller creatures. We always spot schools of fusiliers darting in and out of the structure. Look closely among the nooks and crannies and you'll find pipefish, gobies, and often a few lionfish just hanging out. It’s a photographer's dream for macro shots and feels surprisingly intimate. Visibility here is generally good, and with no strong currents to worry about, you can spend a solid hour just poking around, imagining the day it went down. Our advice? Go slow, let your eyes adjust, and you'll keep finding new things.
Typical NAWRAS 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NAWRAS
NAWRAS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NAWRAS, 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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