30m
    Beginner
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Shib alkhamsah

    Best months: Jan–May

    Why dive here

    Shib alkhamsah is a 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
    Charactermax 30m

    Shib alkhamsah in Jeddah is a straightforward dive to 30m, suitable for beginners. You’ll find a good collection of the usual Red Sea suspects here, like wrasse and parrotfish, cruising over the reef. It’s a reliable spot for an easy dive, especially if you’re looking to get wet without challenging conditions.

    Typical Shib alkhamsah Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shib alkhamsah

    Shib alkhamsah Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Shib alkhamsah, 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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