

Best for advanced divers, 3-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Sha'ab Rumi is a reef and wall site located in the Port Sudan Area of Sudan. This site is accessible only by boat and is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents, surge, and deep water. The topography features a wall that descends to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for overhead environments and potential hazards including strong currents and deep water. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, with water temperatures fluctuating from 26C to 31C throughout the year. Typical dives at this location last approximately 50 minutes.
19.92923, 37.41209
The optimal window for diving is from first light to 11am for the best visibility and calmest conditions.
Accessible only by liveaboard from Port Sudan.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents, surge, and deep water.
The site ranges from 3 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Sha'ab Rumi is a boat-only dive site located approximately 16,668 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 26C in the cooler months to 31C in September and October.
Divers should be prepared for deep water, overhead environments, strong currents, and surge.
Diving at Sha'ab Rumi in Port Sudan requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sha'ab Rumi in Port Sudan. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Sha'ab Rumi in Port Sudan are January, February, March, April, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.