Dugais Main Reef - Jeddah

Dugais Main Reef sits around 16 meters deep, a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable in the Red Sea. The reef itself is a gentle slope, easy to navigate. We’ve seen parrotfish cruising the corals here, along with the occasional moray eel peering out from crevices. It’s a solid choice for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re looking for calm conditions close to Jeddah.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 21.881100, 38.907000
Type: reef
Maximum Depth: 16m
Difficulty: Beginner

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

Nearest Dive Centres to Dugais Main Reef

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

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 Dugais Main Reef

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