How deep is Woodhouse Reef?

Woodhouse Reef has a depth range of 12–30 metres (39–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Woodhouse Reef?

Woodhouse Reef is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A AOWD with drift experience required certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Woodhouse Reef?

The best time to dive Woodhouse Reef is typically Year-round; summer for pelagics. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Woodhouse Reef?

Divers at Woodhouse Reef in Saudi Arabia commonly report sightings of Grey reef shark, Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Napoleon wrasse, and Anthias. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

AdvancedBoat entry

Woodhouse Reef

South Sinai, Saudi Arabia

12–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Woodhouse Reef at a glance

Woodhouse Reef is a advanced boat dive site in South Sinai, Saudi Arabia with depths of 12–30 m (39–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Grey reef shark, Barracuda, and Jackfish / trevally. 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

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Strong currents and a mid-reef split that can create a 'washing machine' effect; long drift with no fixed exit; exposed position

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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 5:35 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 19:35

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.9 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: Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Anthias

Best time: Year-round; summer for pelagics

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.

Jan94%24°C0.5 m
Feb84%23°C0.7 m
Mar90%23°C0.5 m
Apr77%24°C0.6 m
May69%25°C0.7 m
Jun74%27°C0.6 m
Jul90%29°C0.4 m
Aug77%30°C0.5 m
Sep76%28°C0.6 m
Oct91%27°C0.6 m
Nov97%27°C0.5 m
Dec94%25°C0.5 m

November 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

Grey reef sharkSeasonal
BarracudaCommonly seen
Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
TurtleOccasionally seen
Eagle rayOccasionally seen
TunaSeasonal

Myliobatis aquila recorded here Nov–Dec (2 records)
most recent 2014
Aetobatus narinari recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2014
Eretmochelys imbricata recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2014
Pterois volitans recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2006
Sphyraena lucasana recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2013
Taeniura lymma recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2013
Thunnus albacares recorded here Dec (1 record)
most recent 2013

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.

Diving Center3.2 km
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PADI Diving center6.1 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani6.4 km
extradivers-worldwide.com
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Oonas Dive Center15.9 km
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Maison De La Mer17.1 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel17.2 km
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Site details

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.

boatdriftreefwall

Strong currents and a mid-reef split that can create a 'washing machine' effect; long drift with no fixed exit; exposed position

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