Jeddah's diving spans two distinct sub-areas: the reefs and walls of Al Fahal and North Reefs, and the more sheltered inlets of Obhur, which also hosts wrecks including Cable Wreck and the multi-featured Abu Tair. Most sites require boat access, though several shore entries exist along the Obhur coastline. The marine life list is broad, with Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray and Indian Lionfish observed across the majority of sites, and occasional encounters with Whale Shark and Tiger Shark recorded from the water.
Monthly water temperature across Jeddah's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature stays warm throughout the year, peaking in the late summer and early autumn months before cooling slightly toward February and March. Diver activity data points strongly toward the cooler months, from October through to May, with midsummer seeing a marked drop in visits. Conditions in the Obhur inlets tend to be sheltered, while the outer reefs at Al Fahal are more exposed to prevailing surface conditions.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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19Reef diving near Jeddah with consistent sightings of Green Sea Turtle, Whale Shark, Tiger Shark and Dugong across a compact network of sites.
13Shore-entry reef diving from resort beaches, with a wreck, cave topography, and a rich resident fish community including Titan Triggerfish and Napoleon Wrasse.
Water temperature around Jeddah ranges from about 26°C in February to 31°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 31°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Jeddah; in the coldest months (about 26°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 51 sites in Jeddah (48 scuba diving sites and 8 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both), organised into 2 areas.
Observed species include Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Indian Lionfish, Green Sea Turtle, Swarthy Parrotfish, Bluespine Unicornfish and Chromodoris Nudibranch, among many others. Common Blacktip Shark has been recorded across a broad range of sites. Whale Shark and Tiger Shark are occasional but observation-backed encounters, making them a realistic if unpredictable highlight.
A large proportion of the listed sites are rated for beginner divers, including Anas Reef, Bayadah, Fire Coral Garden, Destination Reef and several shore-entry options around Obhur. Intermediate-rated sites such as Cable Wreck and Crazy Eight add more challenge for those progressing in experience. The mix means divers at different stages can find something appropriate without travelling between areas.
Al Fahal and North Reefs offers the larger concentration of sites and tends toward open-water reef diving, with more exposure to surface conditions. Obhur, set within a more sheltered inlet, includes a variety of reef, wall and wreck sites, and has the greatest number of shore-entry options. Obhur is generally the more accessible area for those newer to the region.
Most Jeddah dive sites are boat-access only, but there are several shore-entry options concentrated around Obhur, including SOL Beach at La Plage Resort, Kharar Beach, Twins Reef, AlBuhairat and La Plage itself. La Plage is equipped with stairs and a dive training platform, making it particularly straightforward for those new to the area. Operators including Scuba World, Saudia Scuba, Hirat Dive Center and La Plage Diving Shop can arrange boat access where needed.