Jackson Reef

Best time to dive

January to December; July to September

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited/no - strong currents and open-water drop-offs make it unsuitable for casual snorkeling except in calm conditions near the mooring

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, downcurrents on the wall, boat traffic near the lighthouse channel, the Lara wreck (45-120m) is a technical-diving hazard for recreational divers who stray too deep

Permits & fees

Covered by the same Ras Mohammed National Park / Tiran Island entrance fee as the rest of the strait; exact current USD figure unverified - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh