Jackfish Alley
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Jackfish Alley is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Jackfish Alley, just a short boat ride from Sharm, offers a solid dive for when you’re looking for a bit of exploration without too much demand. We usually drop onto the reef top around 10-12m, drifting with a gentle current along a wall that drops to about 30m. The real draw here are the two small caves or swim-throughs, not really deep caverns, more like natural archways big enough for a small group. Inside, we often find sleeping whitetip reef sharks, and sometimes a few of those impressive pharaoh cuttlefish hanging out. Outside, keep an eye out for bandcheek wrasse and the occasional cowfish in the sandy patches. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and a chance to poke around some interesting rock formations.
Typical Jackfish Alley Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Black Pearl - Red Sea
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jackfish Alley
Jackfish Alley Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jackfish Alley, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
82°F · Range: 26.1–29°C
Current Speed
15.26 cm/s
Direction: SW (211.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.073 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.63 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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