Hope of Spring Dive - Jeddah
Hope of Spring Dive, based in Jeddah, is our pick for divers looking to seriously level up their PADI certifications in Saudi Arabia. As a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, they specialise in instructor development, so you know the training standards are high, right from Open Water all the way through to becoming an instructor yourself. We’ve found their local knowledge of the Red Sea sites around Jeddah invaluable, especially when looking for those quieter spots away from the busier boats. If you’re committed to quality dive education and exploring the Saudi Red Sea, this is a solid choice.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.585075, 39.148420
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/saudi-arabia/hope-of-spring-dive/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:27682]
- Address
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dive Sites Near Hope of Spring Dive
Hope of Spring Dive 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
- Al Sanbouk - ["PADI"]
- Benya Marine Group - ["PADI"]
- Blue Reef Divers
- Coastline Diving - ["PADI"]
- Desert Sea Divers
- Dive Destination
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