Obhur is a reef-focused diving area north of Jeddah where shore entry dominates. Most sites sit at resort beaches along the coastline, giving divers direct water access without a boat. The one exception is Ghurab Reef, reached by boat, and the Anatoli wreck, which adds variety to an otherwise reef-led lineup. Coco Beach introduces cave topography alongside reef. The species list is rich, led by Titan Triggerfish, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, and occasional Napoleon Wrasse. Nearly all sites suit beginners.
Monthly water temperature across Obhur's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water stays warm throughout the year, rising to its peak during summer months and settling slightly lower in the cooler months of February through April, though it never drops to uncomfortable levels. The best-months data points to April and October as the most popular periods, suggesting that divers favour the shoulder seasons when conditions are settled. Currents at most sites are mild, making Obhur accessible to newly certified divers year-round.
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Water temperature around Obhur 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 Obhur; in the coldest months (about 26°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 13 sites in Obhur (11 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Obhur's dive sites, April, May, October and November are most often reported as the best months to visit.
Titan Triggerfish is recorded at virtually every site, and Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse and Rusty Parrotfish are also very commonly seen. Bluespotted Fantail Ray and Indian Lionfish are regular sightings across many sites. Divers also encounter Giant Moray, Yellow-edged Moray, Regal Angelfish, and occasionally Napoleon Wrasse.
Yes, the majority of sites in Obhur are rated for beginners. Shore-entry reefs at sites such as SOL Beach, La Plage, Al Bedayah, and Dreams Beach all offer shallow entry points with mild currents. The Anatoli wreck is described as suitable for newly certified divers, making it a natural step up from the reef sites.
Most sites in Obhur are shore-entry dives reached directly from resort beaches, several of which are clustered around La Plage Resort. Ghurab Reef and the Anatoli wreck are the exceptions, requiring boat access. Operators including La Plage Diving Shop, Scuba World, and Desert Sea Divers can arrange both shore and boat trips.
Coco Beach adds cave topography to the usual reef profile, offering a different kind of dive within the same shore-entry format. Al Bedayah features an artificial reef alongside natural reef, making it a good site for observing how structure attracts life. The Anatoli wreck provides the only dedicated wreck dive in the area.
