

Best for intermediate divers, 10-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Saganeb West is a varied marine site featuring a combination of reef, wall, drop-off, and cavern topography. Divers typically explore depths between 10 and 25 metres, though the site drops to 50 metres, requiring careful depth monitoring. Visibility is consistently 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 26 to 32 degrees Celsius. The site experiences moderate currents, which can intensify into down currents along the wall. While the cavern sections provide an overhead environment, divers without specific overhead training should remain at the entrance where natural light is present. Access is by boat only, and the presence of sharks requires constant situational awareness.
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Hammerhead sharks are recorded regularly in the early morning when they rise from the depths to cruise the reef's outer edge.
Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-32°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site is typically dived between 10 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Be aware that the terrain drops to 50 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The presence of moderate currents, down currents, and overhead cavern environments requires advanced buoyancy control and situational awareness.
Saganeb West is located 25 kilometres from shore and requires boat access.
Key hazards include moderate and down currents, an overhead environment in the caverns, boat traffic, and the presence of sharks.
The site is designed for diving, and the depth and current conditions make it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Saganeb West in Port Sudan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Saganeb West in Port Sudan. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 32°C.
The best months to visit Saganeb West in Port Sudan are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Saganeb West in Port Sudan. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Saganeb West in Port Sudan typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.