17Sixty - Jeddah

The team at 17Sixty feels like your local dive shop, just dropped into Jeddah. We love that personal touch, a real family vibe amongst the instructors and boat crew. They’re PADI 5 Star, so you’ll find all the usual courses, but it’s their day trips and multi-day liveaboard trips we really rate. They get you out to some cracking reefs north and south of Jeddah, places like the Boiler Wreck where you can still feel the metal groan a little in a surge, or the vibrant walls of Abu Tair. We’d suggest asking them about their trips further afield to places like the Seven Sisters. The visibility out there can be ridiculous, sometimes pushing 40 metres. You’ll be floating over reefs studded with gorgonian fans that sway in the current like wheat fields, with reef sharks often cruising by in the distance. They run comfortable, well-organised boats, and the lunch spread on board is always a winner after a couple of dives. For reliable, friendly diving in the Red Sea without the crowds of some other regions, 17Sixty is our go-to in Jeddah.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.940292, 38.949753
Phone
+966 56 804 6246
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://17sixty.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:28426]
Address
Shop 4-5 Durrah Marina, Durrat Al Arous, Jeddah 23343, Saudi Arabia

Dive Sites Near 17Sixty

17Sixty provides access to 15 dive sites in Jeddah.

Other Dive Centres in Jeddah

Best Time to Dive in Jeddah

The warmest water temperatures in Jeddah occur in August, averaging 31.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 25.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.4°C
  • February: 25.4°C
  • March: 25.4°C
  • April: 26.7°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 31.6°C
  • September: 31.1°C
  • October: 30.9°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Jeddah

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories