

Best for advanced divers, 21-36m, boat entry, strong current.
Sha'ab Su'adi is a challenging site in the Port Sudan area featuring a combination of reef structure and a deep wreck. Divers encounter depths ranging from 21 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Conditions are defined by strong, shifting currents that require advanced skills and careful planning with liveaboard crew. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, between 26C and 32C throughout the year. Access is exclusively by boat. The site is suitable for night diving, though divers must remain vigilant regarding entanglement risks, sharp coral, and the presence of lionfish on the reef.
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Plan your dive around current direction and tidal timing with your liveaboard crew before entry, as the strong currents at Sha'ab Su'adi can shift quickly and significantly affect your wreck penetration options. Carry a surface marker buoy and a cutting tool on every dive here.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
21-36m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-32°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the deep wreck, strong currents, and potential for entanglement.
The site ranges from 21 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 75 kilometres from the shore.
Hazards include deep water, strong currents, entanglement risks, and sharp coral. Divers should also be aware of lionfish present on the reef.
Due to the depth of the wreck and reef structure, as well as the strong currents, this site is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Sha'ab Su'adi in Northern Reefs requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sha'ab Su'adi in Northern Reefs. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 32°C.
The best months to visit Sha'ab Su'adi in Northern Reefs are January, February, March, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sha'ab Su'adi in Northern Reefs can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Sha'ab Su'adi in Northern Reefs typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.