Pfeiffer Reef
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Pfeiffer Reef offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pfeiffer Reef in Port Sudan offers a typical Red Sea experience. Divers often find themselves drifting past schooling fish, like fusiliers and snapper, with the occasional reef shark patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a reliable spot for divers who appreciate consistent reef activity without requiring specific big animal encounters. The currents can pick up, so it's best for those comfortable with drift diving.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pfeiffer Reef
Pfeiffer Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pfeiffer Reef, 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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