King Abdullah Reef
Protected Area
محمية العقبة البحرية
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - King Abdullah Reef offers some of Aqaba Marine Park's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
King Abdullah Reef is a shallow, gentle site, perfect for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. Dropping to 21 metres, you'll find a healthy patch reef with a good scattering of hard corals. Look closely for the smaller residents – we’ve often spotted nudibranchs and flatworms here, along with the usual reef fish. It’s a comfortable dive, and the calm conditions make it ideal for practicing buoyancy.
Typical King Abdullah Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to King Abdullah Reef
Dive shops near King Abdullah Reef
Abood Freediver
Sindbad Dive Club
Aqaba Adventure Divers
Almarsa dive center
Nemo Diving Center
Neptune
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for King Abdullah Reef
King Abdullah Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for King Abdullah Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.42, 34.97) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 24.7–27.9°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: S (191.3°)
Salinity
39.4 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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