South Reef
Why dive here
South Reef is a reef dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
South Reef in Jeddah offers a straightforward dive along a gently sloping coral reef. You'll find a good spread of hard corals and the usual Red Sea suspects like parrotfish and surgeonfish. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, particularly if you’re looking to log some bottom time without challenging conditions.
Nearest Dive Centres to South Reef
Dive shops near South Reef
West Coast Diver
Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
Al-Haddad Scuba
La Plage Diving Shop
La Plage Diving Center
Safety Stop Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for South Reef
South Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)
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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