Ghurab Reef - Jeddah

Ghurab Reef sits just off Jeddah, a straightforward dive dropping to 21 meters. It’s a good spot for newer divers, offering calm conditions to practice skills. Expect to see some of the usual Red Sea suspects-parrotfish, a few groupers, maybe a passing triggerfish if you’re lucky. We find it’s best as a relaxed afternoon dive, not one for chasing big pelagics.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 21.195900, 39.051400
Type: reef
Maximum Depth: 21m
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 Ghurab 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 Ghurab 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