

Best for beginner divers, 19-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Barracuda Beach is a shore-entry reef dive located in Sharm Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The site offers a wide depth range from 19 to 40 metres, allowing divers to choose depths suitable for their experience level. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures ranging between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. While conditions are generally mild, currents can strengthen without warning, requiring careful monitoring throughout the dive. The site is accessible for night diving and includes convenient on-site facilities such as parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe.
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Currents can strengthen without much warning despite the generally mild conditions, so check local conditions on the day and stay well within your depth limits as an open-water diver. The site has parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe on site, so there is no need to pack extra facilities.
Shore dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
19-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, as the wide depth range allows newly certified divers to explore shallower sections while building confidence.
The site features a depth range of 19 to 40 metres.
Barracuda Beach is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of sharp coral and the potential for strong currents, which can develop despite generally mild conditions.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe.
Diving at Barracuda Beach in Yanbu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Barracuda Beach in Yanbu. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C.
Barracuda Beach in Yanbu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Barracuda Beach in Yanbu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.