Shi'b Nazar - Jeddah

Shi'b Nazar is one of the more consistent sites out of Jeddah, reliable for a pleasant dive. You'll drop onto a sloping reef, home to plenty of Red Sea regulars. We often spot Picasso triggerfish darting about, and the honeycomb corals are a good place to look for small creatures like the Cave cardinal. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics too, as scalloped hammerheads do cruise through here occasionally. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, suited to most experience levels.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
22.318666, 38.853670

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Jeddah

Nearest Dive Centres to Shi'b Nazar

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Shi'b Nazar

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