Al-Haddad Scuba - Jeddah
Al-Haddad Scuba in Jeddah is a solid choice if you're looking to take your diving knowledge further, especially with their instructor-level training. We've found their local expertise invaluable, particularly navigating the less-trodden sites just off the coast. If you're serious about honing your skills or even turning pro in Saudi Arabia, they’re one of the more established outfits. They’re a good base for accessing the 100+ dive sites in the area, and we often use them as a jump-off point for exploring the vibrant reefs here.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.755030, 39.058650
- Phone
- +966560207606
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://haddadscuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Address
- North Obhur, Jeddah, 23821, SAU
Dive Sites Near Al-Haddad Scuba
Al-Haddad Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Jeddah.
- Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع - 18m (wreck)
- ABUSABAA I - 15m (wreck)
- Abu Tair - 24m (reef)
- AGIA VARVARA - 11m (wreck)
- Al Bedayah
- AlBuhairat - 5-25m (reef)
- ALEXANDER III - 10m (wreck)
- Al Fahal East
- Al Fahal North
- Al Fahal South
- Al Fahal vis Wreck (wreck)
- Al leeth
- AL MEDINA - 1m (wreck)
- Altafyah Middle Reef - 20m (reef)
- ALYAMAMA - 4m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Jeddah
- 17Sixty - ["PADI"]
- Advanced Diver Center
- Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
- Al Sanbouk - ["PADI"]
- Benya Marine Group - ["PADI"]
- Blue Reef Divers
- Coastline Diving - ["PADI"]
- Desert Sea Divers
- Dive Destination
- Dive Holics - ["PADI"]
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
- Armed Squirrel-fish (Neoniphon sammara) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Rainbowfish (Halichoeres hortulanus) - Reef Fish
- Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) - Reef Fish
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