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Saudi Arabia Dive Sites

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Scuba diving in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has 11 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in South Sinai, Abu Faramesh reef, off Jeddah, central Red Sea, Abu Madafi reef near Yanbu, central Red Sea, Abu Tair Island, southwest of Jeddah, central Red Sea, and Off Al Lith / Jabal Al-Lith, ~200km south of Jeddah, gateway to Farasan Banks. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.

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Common access
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7 dive sites

Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in Saudi Arabia

Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Saudi Arabia— historical patterns, not a forecast.

  1. Jan92%26°C
  2. Feb73%25°C
  3. Mar80%25°C
  4. Apr79%26°C
  5. May74%27°C
  6. Jun76%29°C
  7. Jul90%30°C
  8. Aug77%31°C
  9. Sep76%30°C
  10. Oct92%29°C
  11. Nov97%29°C
  12. Dec94%28°C

From 11 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast

Best dive sites in Saudi Arabia

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Map of Farasan Banks

Farasan Banks

Remote offshore reef system off Al Lith, southern Red Sea · —

Shore entry
Map of Kormoran

Kormoran

South Sinai · 3–15 m

A German-built cargo ship (launched 1963, later Adamastos and Zingara) that ran aground on the northern reef bordering Tiran island in 1984 while carrying phosphate from Aqaba, losing most of its bow on impact. The roughly 80m wreck lies parallel to the North Laguna wall within about 12m of water, with a visible winch, six-cylinder engine and propeller, surrounded by lush table corals said to have flourished on the spilled phosphate nutrients.

Boat entry
Map of Woodhouse Reef

Woodhouse Reef

South Sinai · 12–30 m

The longest of the four Tiran reefs, almost always dived as a one-way drift along its sloping wall from 12 to 30m. A split midway through the reef can produce strong, turbulent 'washing machine' currents, so the dive is run with surface support following an SMB.

AdvancedBoat entry
Map of Laguna Reef

Laguna Reef

South Sinai · 3–15 m

A shallow reef on the northern side of Tiran island, marked by a cascade of large, pristine table corals down the reef wall. It is the resting place of the Kormoran (later Zingara) wreck, which lies parallel to the North Laguna wall within a 12m depth range, making this a calm-day site suitable for all levels.

Boat entry
Map of Jackson reef

Jackson reef

South Sinai · 5–30 m

The northernmost of the four Tiran reefs, exposed to the open strait and known for a steep drop-off that plunges to around 800m. Strong currents draw schooling fish and sharks, with hammerheads possible in summer along the northern wall, while the sheltered side offers easier coral diving.

AdvancedBoat entry

Plan a dive in Saudi Arabia

Choose the right area

Popular starting points in Saudi Arabia include South Sinai, Abu Faramesh reef, off Jeddah, central Red Sea, Abu Madafi reef near Yanbu, central Red Sea, Abu Tair Island, southwest of Jeddah, central Red Sea, and Off Al Lith / Jabal Al-Lith, ~200km south of Jeddah, gateway to Farasan Banks. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.

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Match depth and difficulty

Current public data shows 2 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 3m to 30m where available. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

Check conditions close to the dive

PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

How condition context works
South Sinai (4)Abu Faramesh reef, off Jeddah, central Red Sea (1)Abu Madafi reef near Yanbu, central Red Sea (1)Abu Tair Island, southwest of Jeddah, central Red Sea (1)Off Al Lith / Jabal Al-Lith, ~200km south of Jeddah, gateway to Farasan Banks (1)

Common questions about diving in Saudi Arabia

Where are the best places to scuba dive in Saudi Arabia?

Start with South Sinai, Abu Faramesh reef, off Jeddah, central Red Sea, and Abu Madafi reef near Yanbu, central Red Sea. PickADive lists 11 public dive sites in Saudi Arabia, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.

Is Saudi Arabia good for beginner divers?

Saudi Arabia may still have suitable dives for newer divers, but PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize that confidently. Use site difficulty, depth, access notes, and local operator advice before planning.

Are there advanced dive sites in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. PickADive currently marks 2 dive sites in Saudi Arabia as advanced or expert level. Review depth, access, conditions, hazards, and recent diver notes before planning those dives.

What depths can I expect when diving in Saudi Arabia?

The public PickADive catalog for Saudi Arabia currently shows listed depths from about 3m to 30m. Always check the individual site page and current local guidance before choosing a dive.

Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Saudi Arabia?

No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Saudi Arabia, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.