How deep is Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs?

Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs 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.

When is the best time to dive Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs?

The best time to dive Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs is typically Year-round; warmest June-October.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs?

Divers at Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs in Jordan commonly report sightings of Table corals, Black coral, Moray eel, Anthias (goldfish), and Green sea turtle. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs

Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

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

Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs at a glance

Japanese Gardens Coral Reefs is a both dive site in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year-round; warmest June-October.. Divers commonly see Table corals, Black coral, and Moray eel. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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Site hazards: Sloping reef to 30 m; deeper Black Coral Valley section (26-30 m) requires depth awareness; lionfish and scorpionfish present.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon6:00–20:00

Tue6:00–20:00

Wed6:00–20:00

Thu6:00–20:00

Fri6:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:30 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 18 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: Table corals, Black coral, Moray eel

Best time: Year-round; warmest June-October.

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

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

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

Table coralsCommonly seen
Black coralCommonly seen
Moray eelCommonly seen
Anthias (goldfish)Commonly seen
Green sea turtleOccasionally seen
LionfishCommonly seen
Pelagic fish (jacks/trevally)Occasionally seen
ButterflyfishCommonly seen
ParrotfishCommonly seen

Pterois volitans recorded here Jun, Sep (2 records)
most recent 2017
Abudefduf vaigiensis recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Acanthurus leucosternon recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Amblyeleotris guttata recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Amblyglyphidodon aureus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2013
Amphiprion ocellaris recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017
Aulostomus maculatus recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2017

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

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Neptune2.4 km
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سينائي درايفن2.7 km
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Arab Divers11.4 km
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Site details

The Japanese Gardens is one of Aqaba's most popular reef sites, a sloping coral garden running from shallow water down to around 30 m within the protected Aqaba Marine Park. The mix of shallow and deep terrain, including a deeper Black Coral Valley between roughly 26 and 30 m, makes it suitable for snorkelers, beginners and more advanced divers alike. Table corals, schooling fish, moray eels and turtles are regularly seen.

Sloping reef to 30 m; deeper Black Coral Valley section (26-30 m) requires depth awareness; lionfish and scorpionfish present.

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