How deep is Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank?

Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank has a depth range of 5–30 metres (16–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank?

Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; cave swim-throughs require comfort in confined overhead sections certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank?

The best time to dive Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank is typically Year-round. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank?

Divers at Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank in Egypt commonly report sightings of Jackfish / trevally, Glassfish, Bluespotted stingray, Whitetip reef shark, and Grouper. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

IntermediateBoat entry

Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank at a glance

Jackfish Alley, Fisherman’s Bank is a intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Jackfish / trevally, Glassfish, and Bluespotted stingray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Cave/swim-through penetration with separate entrances and exits; currents along the wall; can be done as a drift

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.4 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Jackfish / trevally, Glassfish, Grouper

Best time: Year-round

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan63%24°C1.0 m
Feb38%23°C1.2 m
Mar58%23°C0.9 m
Apr61%24°C1.0 m
May55%25°C1.0 m
Jun63%27°C0.9 m
Jul73%29°C0.8 m
Aug65%30°C1.0 m
Sep73%29°C1.0 m
Oct75%28°C1.0 m
Nov67%27°C0.9 m
Dec63%25°C1.0 m

October hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
GlassfishCommonly seen
Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
Whitetip reef sharkOccasionally seen
GrouperCommonly seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
TurtleOccasionally seen

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus recorded here Oct (2 records)
most recent 2010
Sphyraena viridensis recorded here Oct (2 records)
most recent 2010
Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2009
Balistes capriscus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2006
Balistoides viridescens recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2014
Caranx crysos recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2009
Chaetodon auriga recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2013
Chelonia mydas recorded here Mar (1 record)
most recent 2009

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Camel Dive Club & Hotel19.5 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Maison De La Mer19.5 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Oonas Dive Center20.5 km
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Site details

A Ras Mohammed wall dive whose porous reef face holds several short, penetrable caves with separate entrances and exits, the first opening around 6m and running roughly 40m through the reef. Beyond the wall the site offers a coral garden sloping from 10 to 18m that ends at a satellite reef, often dived as a gentle drift.

boatcavedriftreefwall

Cave/swim-through penetration with separate entrances and exits; currents along the wall; can be done as a drift

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