Maimar - Jeddah

Maimar sits just offshore from Jeddah, a convenient spot for a quick local dive. We’ve found decent patches of reef here, home to smaller reef fish and nudibranchs if you look closely. It’s a good choice for newer divers or those who want a relaxed afternoon in the water without a long boat trip. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it offers an easygoing dive.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 19.841467, 39.933884

Marine Protected Area: رأس كشران / جزيرة شريفة

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 Maimar

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 Maimar

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