Abu Tair
Why dive here
Abu Tair is a reef dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Abu Tair, just off Jeddah, is a straightforward dive that bottoms out around 24 meters. We generally find a good range of Red Sea reef fish here, along with the occasional turtle gliding by. It’s a comfortable site, ideal for newer divers looking to get some easy bottom time and practice their skills in calm conditions. The lack of strong currents makes for a relaxed dive.
Typical Abu Tair 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Abu Tair
Dive shops near Abu Tair
West Coast Diver
Al-Haddad Scuba
Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
Safety Stop Dive Center
La Plage Diving Shop
La Plage Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Tair
Abu Tair Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abu Tair, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–32.1°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.079 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.06 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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