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SS Dunraven

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested15–30 m (49–98 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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SS Dunraven at a glance

SS Dunraven is an intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 15–30 m (49–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Stonefish, Grouper, and Bluespotted stingray. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:04

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 19 h ago
0.2 m (0.6 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 80°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Wreck penetration through three large holes; upside-down broken hull; depth to 29m at the stern; exposed location prone to weather

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Dive windows this week

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:26 · Sunrise 6:50 · Sunset 18:04 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 0.6 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:25 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Grouper, Glassfish, Moray eel
Best time: Calmer summer months given the exposed position

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 50% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  7. July, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  9. September, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

November has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Giant Moray recorded here Nov (2 records)

    Gymnothorax javanicusmost recent 2018

  • Humphead Wrasse recorded here Nov (2 records)

    Cheilinus undulatusmost recent 2018

  • Tasseled Scorpionfish recorded here Oct–Nov (2 records)

    Scorpaenopsis oxycephalamost recent 2018

  • Yellow Edged Moray recorded here Jul, Oct (2 records)

    Gymnothorax flavimarginatusmost recent 2011

  • Broadbared Lionfish recorded here Nov (1 record)

    Pterois antennatamost recent 2018

  • Common Octopus recorded here Nov (1 record)

    Octopus vulgarismost recent 2018

  • Devil Firefish recorded here Nov (1 record)

    Pterois milesmost recent 2018

  • Sea eagle recorded here Feb (1 record)

    Myliobatis aquilamost recent 2013

Newest record here: 2018. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A British steam-and-sail cargo ship built in Newcastle in 1873 that struck the reef of Sha'ab Mahmud (Beacon Rock) in 1876 while returning from Bombay; all crew survived. The 80m hull now lies upside down in two sections against the reef wall, with the bow at about 15m and the stern on the seabed near 29m, penetrable through three large openings and heavily encrusted with glassfish and soft coral.

boatreefwreck

Wreck penetration through three large holes; upside-down broken hull; depth to 29m at the stern; exposed location prone to weather

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