

Best for beginner divers, 19-36m, boat entry, moderate current.
Winegate Reef South is a deep reef site in Sudan, featuring a topography that drops from 19 to 36 metres. The site includes cave and swim-through sections, requiring careful air management and buoyancy control. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility ranging between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the depth, decompression awareness is essential, and the reef structure contains sharp coral. Access is by boat only. Hazards include the risk of nitrogen narcosis, decompression, and the presence of stonefish and lionfish. Divers should maintain awareness of their surroundings and avoid contact with the reef structure.
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At 36 metres the narcosis risk is real, so brief your buddy on turnaround signals before you splash and keep a close eye on your bottom time. Stonefish and lionfish are present on the reef, so watch where you place your hands and fins at all times.
Boat site accessed from Port Sudan.
Recorded at this site
Depth
19-36m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Stonefish and lionfish are present on the reef, so divers should watch where they place their hands and fins.
No, the site requires at minimum an Advanced Open Water certification with a deep diving endorsement due to the depth and technical nature of the reef.
The reef drops from 19 to 36 metres.
This is a boat-only site; you must plan your entry and exit around your vessel.
Water temperatures range from 26C to 31C throughout the year, with moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres.
Diving at Winegate Reef South in Port Sudan requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Winegate Reef South in Port Sudan. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Winegate Reef South in Port Sudan are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Winegate Reef South in Port Sudan should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.