Woodhouse Reef

Best time to dive

January to December; July to September

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Hammerhead sharkPeak season
• NudibranchLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - sheer wall dive with no shallow plateau and no fixed mooring for a boat to shelter at

Safety notes

No shelter or fixed moorings - divers must be picked up mid-drift by boat; current can build quickly near the "Washing Machine" saddle to Jackson Reef; boat traffic during pick-up

Permits & fees

Covered by the Ras Mohammed National Park / Straits of Tiran entrance fee; exact current USD amount unverified - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh