

Best for beginner divers, 8-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Fanateer Reef is a shore-accessible reef located near Jubail, allowing divers to reach the site without a boat. The reef structure extends from 8 metres to 30 metres, providing varied depths suitable for beginners in the shallower sections. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging between 10 and 20 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 19 and 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection. Entry is from the shore, where divers should wear sturdy boots to navigate the reef edge and avoid sharp coral. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, and showers for post-dive convenience.
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Facilities on site include parking, toilets, and showers, so you can rinse off and change comfortably after your dive. Wear sturdy dive boots for the shore entry to protect your feet from sharp coral and rocks along the reef edge.
Dive operators from Dammam regularly organise full-day excursions to these reefs.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, as the reef structure allows divers to remain in shallower zones between 8 and 30 metres to build confidence.
Access is via a shore entry located 400 metres from the coast. Divers are advised to wear sturdy boots to protect their feet from sharp coral and rocks along the reef edge.
The reef depth ranges from 8 metres in the shallows to 30 metres in the deeper sections.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, and showers for diver use.
The primary hazard at this site is sharp coral and rocks along the reef edge, which requires careful positioning and protective footwear.
Diving at Fanateer Reef in Jubail requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fanateer Reef in Jubail. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Fanateer Reef in Jubail are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fanateer Reef in Jubail typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fanateer Reef in Jubail typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.