Saudi Arabia Dive Sites
11 mapped 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. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 11
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 1
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 4 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.
- Jan92%26°C
- Feb73%25°C
- Mar80%25°C
- Apr79%26°C
- May74%27°C
- Jun76%29°C
- Jul90%30°C
- Aug77%31°C
- Sep76%30°C
- Oct92%29°C
- Nov97%29°C
- Dec94%28°C
From 11 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best time to dive Saudi Arabia: full month-by-month data →
Best dive sites in Saudi Arabia
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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
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
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.
BeginnerBoat entry
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
Plan a dive in Saudi Arabia
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Saudi Arabia include South Sinai. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 2 advanced and 1 beginner dive sites. Listed depths range from about 3m to 30m where available. Boat 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 worksCommon questions about diving in Saudi Arabia
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Saudi Arabia?
Start with South Sinai. 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?
PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Saudi Arabia as beginner level. That is 9% of the 11 listed dive sites. Use the difficulty badges, access notes, depth range, reviews, and local operator advice to decide whether a site fits your training and comfort.
Are there advanced dive sites in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 2 dive sites in Saudi Arabia as advanced or expert level. Listed depths in the catalog reach about 30m at the deepest sites, and 4 dive sites are recorded as boat access. 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. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.