

Best for beginner divers, 4-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Bayadah is a reef site located in Sharm Obhur, Saudi Arabia, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 4 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres, providing well-lit conditions for divers. Visibility is typically between 20 and 40 metres, and the current is mild. Access to the site is by boat only. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of sharks in the area and wear full body protection to prevent stings from jellyfish. Care should be taken near the sea floor to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks.
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Book a guided tour if it is your first time at the site, as local guides know the reef layout and can point out any shark activity early in the dive. The site runs year-round, so there is no bad season to visit, but confirm your boat charter in advance as availability can be limited on weekends.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
4-18m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers due to its gentle conditions, mild current, and shallow depth profile.
The site depths range from 4 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
Bayadah is a boat-access only site, and a boat charter is required to reach the reef.
Sharks are a noted hazard at this site. Additionally, divers should wear full body protection to avoid jellyfish stings and exercise caution near the sea floor to avoid sharp coral and rocks.
Yes, guided tours, equipment rental, and boat charters are available to help organise your dive from Jeddah.
Diving at Bayadah (بياضة) in Red Sea Coast requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Bayadah (بياضة) in Red Sea Coast typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bayadah (بياضة) in Red Sea Coast typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.