Saudi Arabia

Yanbu Al Bahr

Yanbu Al Bahr sits on the western coast of Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea, serving as a modest gateway for local divers and visitors. With a small cluster of dive centers nearby, the area offers basic coastal access and snorkel-friendly viewing along shallow reefs when conditions permit. The city itself is more of a logistics hub for access to broader Red Sea diving further afield, rather than a primary diving destination. Expect warm, arid surroundings, calm seas most days, and straightforward logistics for gear rental and boat departures from nearby ports.

Essential information for traveling in Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Arabia

Sea
Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Persian G...
Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Languages
AR
Demonym
Saudi Arabian
Phone prefix
+966

Practicalities

Currency
SAR
Voltage
230, 127
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
JED MED RUH TIF ELQ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Yanbu Al Bahr

Nearby Dive Sites (5)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Yanbu Al Bahr

The best time to dive in Yanbu Al Bahr

The best months to dive in Yanbu Al Bahr are from July to November. Temperatures are confortable (28-35°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 25 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
22 °C 24 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
25 °C 24 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 26 °C 8/10
05 - May
31 °C 27 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 28 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 30 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
35 °C 31 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
33 °C 29 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
31 °C 28 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
22 °C 27 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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