Sudan
Sha'ab Rumi South Plateau
About this Dive Site
Description
Sha'ab Rumi South Plateau in Port Sudan is a historically significant site, famed for its vibrant coral gardens and rich biodiversity. This is where Jacques Cousteau conducted his groundbreaking Conshelf II experiment, and remnants like the shark cage and underwater garage still stand as testaments to human ingenuity. Expect encounters with schooling fish and a healthy reef ecosystem.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
March, April, October, January, February, May, June, September, November, December
Jan
Hammerhead shark migrations
Feb
Hammerhead shark migrations
Mar
Excellent visibility, manta rays
Apr
Manta ray season, good for macro
More monthly highlights
May
Plankton blooms can reduce visibility but attract pelagics
Jun
Warmest water, good for reef diving
Jul
Can be slightly murkier due to plankton
Aug
Rainy season, potential for reduced visibility
Sep
Visibility improving, whale sharks possible
Oct
Excellent visibility, manta rays
Nov
Manta ray season
Dec
Hammerhead shark migrations begin
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