The Umbria Wreck
Protected Area
Sanganeb Atoll
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - The Umbria Wreck offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Umbria, resting on her port side at Wingate Reef, is a genuinely special dive. You're not just looking at a wreck here, you’re swimming through history. We love picking out the details – the Fiat cars still strapped down, the crates of bombs, the wine bottles, all remarkably preserved. It feels less like a shipwreck and more like a time capsule. Despite its age, a surprising amount of soft coral has found a home on the decks, and we often spot whitetip reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a comfortable dive for most wreck enthusiasts, with plenty to see both inside and out.
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 The Umbria Wreck
The Umbria Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Umbria Wreck, 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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