Al Sanbouk - Jeddah
If you’re diving in Jeddah, you’ll likely cross paths with Al Sanbouk, and we reckon that’s a good thing. They’re a long-standing fixture here, less a small dive shop and more a full-blown dive and fishing emporium. We especially appreciate their team for being genuinely enthusiastic about getting divers in the water, whether you're just starting out or looking to turn pro. While their retail space is vast, stocking everything from fins to fishing rods, it's their commitment to PADI instruction that really stands out. As a 5 Star IDC centre, they’re geared up for serious diver development. We’ve found their instructors to be patient, well-versed in the local sites, and always ready with a story or two about the Red Sea. They know the currents, they know the quiet corners where the parrotfish munch, and they’re keen to share it all. For anyone serious about progressing their diving education, or even just getting certified with a solid, experienced outfit, Al Sanbouk is our pick in Jeddah.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.660849, 39.122986
- Phone
- +966 54 926 6243
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://jeddah-diver.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:35515]
- Address
- Prince Sultan Road, Jeddah 21512, Saudi Arabia
Dive Sites Near Al Sanbouk
Al Sanbouk 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 - SSI
- Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
- 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