

Best for intermediate divers, 20-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sanganeb North Point is a boat-access site in Sudan featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cavern topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 20 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, providing clear views of the wall face and cavern openings. The site is subject to moderate currents that can shift with little warning, requiring careful planning and briefing. Due to the significant depth and potential for strong currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers with solid buoyancy control. Proper gas management and decompression planning are essential for all dives here.
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The north side is exposed to prevailing winds and currents and can be dived only with calm seas and preferably in the early hours of the morning.
Located 15 miles NE of Port Sudan, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the significant depths and moderate, shifting currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 50 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 25 kilometres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the primary features of the site, including the wall and caverns, are located at depths starting from 20 metres.
Diving at Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs are April, May, June, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sanganeb North Point in Central Reefs typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.