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Jackson Reef, the northernmost of the four main reefs in the Straits of Tiran (10 km northeast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt), is a world-renowned dive site famous for fast drift dives, vibrant coral walls, and big pelagic encounters.
Depth: 5–40 m (walls drop to 100+ m)
Current: Moderate–strong (1–4 knots; drift only)
Visibility: 25–35 m
Water Temp: 22–28°C
Best Season: Aug–Oct (hammerheads); year-round for coral & reef life
Type: Vertical wall, drift, coral garden, wreck (Lara)
An oval-shaped ree…
Jackson Reef, the northernmost of the four main reefs in the Straits of Tiran (10 km northeast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt), is a world-renowned dive site famous for fast drift dives, vibrant coral walls, and big pelagic encounters.
Depth: 5–40 m (walls drop to 100+ m)
Current: Moderate–strong (1–4 knots; drift only)
Visibility: 25–35 m
Water Temp: 22–28°C
Best Season: Aug–Oct (hammerheads); year-round for coral & reef life
Type: Vertical wall, drift, coral garden, wreck (Lara)
An oval-shaped reef ~1 km from Tiran Island, it features two iconic dives. The southwest “Aquarium” is a sheltered slope with dense soft corals, sea fans, and anthias—perfect for macro and safety stops. The east “Jackson Drift” is a high-speed wall dive along sheer cliffs covered in hard/soft corals, with strong currents attracting pelagics. The Lara Wreck (1985, 20–30 m) lies on the north side, encrusted with corals and home to reef fish.
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