How deep is SS Dunraven?

SS Dunraven ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep (49–98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is SS Dunraven a shore dive or a boat dive?

SS Dunraven is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive SS Dunraven?

SS Dunraven is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 15 to 30 metres (49–98 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive SS Dunraven?

The best time to dive SS Dunraven is typically Calmer summer months given the exposed position. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at SS Dunraven?

Divers at SS Dunraven in Egypt commonly report sightings of Stonefish, Grouper, Bluespotted stingray, Crocodilefish, and Octopus. Grouper is recorded as common sightings, while Stonefish, Bluespotted stingray, Crocodilefish, and Octopus are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

SS Dunraven

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested15–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

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 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 28°C

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

Best: Tue

Fri—

Sat7:00–12:00

Sun7:00–15:00

Mon7:00–15:00

Tue7:00–14:00

Wed7:00–13:00

Thu7:00–18:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:26 · Sunset 18:53 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 0.6 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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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.

Jan77%24°C0.8 m
Feb52%22°C1.0 m
Mar70%23°C0.8 m
Apr61%23°C0.9 m
May56%25°C0.9 m
Jun50%27°C0.9 m
Jul74%29°C0.7 m
Aug53%29°C0.9 m
Sep72%28°C0.9 m
Oct80%27°C0.9 m
Nov82%27°C0.8 m
Dec81%25°C0.8 m

November hastypically 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

Cheilinus undulatus recorded here Nov (2 records)
most recent 2018
Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Jul, Oct (2 records)
most recent 2011
Gymnothorax javanicus recorded here Nov (2 records)
most recent 2018
Scorpaenopsis oxycephala recorded here Oct–Nov (2 records)
most recent 2018
Balistoides viridescens recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2005
Myliobatis aquila recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2013
Octopus vulgaris recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2018
Pterois antennata recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 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.

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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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SS Dunraven at a glance

Recent diver reports

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Best months, historically

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

Site details

How deep is SS Dunraven?

Is SS Dunraven a shore dive or a boat dive?

Can beginners dive SS Dunraven?

When is the best time to dive SS Dunraven?

What will I see at SS Dunraven?

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