Shaab Jimna
Protected Area
Suakin Archipelago
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Shaab Jimna offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shaab Jimna in Sudan’s Red Sea is a reliable spot for encountering some larger pelagics. We’ve seen hammerheads here on several occasions, often cruising just off the reef edge. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate the thrill of open water encounters over intricate reef systems. The currents can pick up, so it's best suited for those comfortable with drift diving.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Jimna
Shaab Jimna Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Jimna, 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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