13m
    Port Sudan & Sanganeb, Sudan
    Sanganeb Atoll

    NAWRAS

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    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.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifePufferfish · 55+ species recorded
    Water25-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 13m

    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

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m13m max~50 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

    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)

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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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