RUFFA
Why dive here
RUFFA is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-35°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ruffa sits upright at 20 metres, making it a good depth for extended bottom times. The sheer scale of the 115-metre long wreck is impressive, a massive steel hulk lying on the seabed. We often find schooling barracuda circling the superstructure, and the interior spaces offer dark nooks where groupers lurk. While not a coral garden, the metal itself provides plenty of surface area for anemones and small colonies of hard coral to take hold. It’s a solid wreck dive, rewarding exploration for those comfortable with overhead environments.
Typical RUFFA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 RUFFA
RUFFA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RUFFA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.03, 53.72) (18km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
33°C
91°F · Range: 30.1–34.3°C
Air Temperature
30°C
86°F
Wind Speed
6.23 m/s
12.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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