8-20m
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Horse Shoe Reef

    Best months: Jan–May

    Why dive here

    Horse Shoe Reef is a reef dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Water26-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 8-20m

    Horse Shoe Reef out from Jeddah is a solid option for a dive day. We’ve found the reef slopes gently, making it quite relaxed, though sometimes a mild current drifts through. You’ll spot the usual suspects like Yellowtail Surgeonfish and the striking Red Lionfish, but keep an eye out for the smaller stuff – the Townsend's Fangblenny is a favourite if you look closely. It's a good pick for divers wanting an easygoing couple of dives without a long boat ride, particularly if you’re keen on seeing plenty of those colourful Red Sea wrasse species like the Checkerboard and Six-line.

    Typical Horse Shoe Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Horse Shoe Reef

    Horse Shoe Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Horse Shoe Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    87°F · Range: 28.7–32.1°C

    Current Speed

    2.24 cm/s

    Direction: NE (63.4°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.079 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    37.06 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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