Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Cave Reef

    Best months: Jan–May

    Why dive here

    Cave Reef is a cave dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Water26-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Cave Reef in Jeddah offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centres, though perhaps not one to fly halfway around the world for. The real draw here, as the name suggests, is the small network of swim-throughs and overhangs. Inside, look for the flash of small-eyed squirrelfish darting into crevices, or the delicate dance of banded cleaner shrimp on a passing rock cod. Outside, we often spot broom filefish grazing the coral, and sometimes, if you're lucky, a scalloped hammerhead might cruise by in the blue. It’s a decent option for a relaxed afternoon dive, particularly if you appreciate navigating tighter spaces.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cave Reef

    Cave Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cave Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)

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    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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