

Best for advanced divers, 10-60m, boat entry, moderate current.
Keary Reef is a remote site in the Suakin Archipelago, Sudan, featuring a reef structure with a shallow top section and a significant drop-off. The site reaches depths between 10 and 60 metres, with an average of 30 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents that can intensify, requiring advanced skill levels. Visibility ranges from 10 to 35 metres. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should be prepared for surge and swell conditions during entry. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Divers must maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the seabed.
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Check current conditions with your liveaboard or charter crew before each dive, as flow can intensify around the drop-off with little warning. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive fully equipped with no expectation of on-site support.
Expedition-level logistics required. Access is by liveaboard only. Book 6 plus months ahead through a licensed operator.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-60m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site supports a range of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including various shark species and reef-dwelling creatures.
No, this site is suited to advanced divers comfortable with strong currents, open-water conditions, and deep wall diving.
The reef features a drop-off that descends to 60 metres, with an average diving depth of 30 metres.
Keary Reef is located over 60 kilometres from shore and requires boat access.
Divers should expect moderate currents that can strengthen, along with surge and swell conditions during boat entries.
Diving at Keary Reef in Deep South & Suakin requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Keary Reef in Deep South & Suakin. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Keary Reef in Deep South & Suakin are January, February, March, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.