Dive site · access from Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
Jackson Reef
The northernmost and best-known of the four Straits of Tiran reefs, with the richest coral coverage of the group and the rusting hull of the Lara, a cargo ship aground on the reef top since 1985.
- Depth
- 5–40m
- Current
- Strong
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
The case for it
Why dive here
- The wreck of the Lara aground on the reef top
- Best coral coverage of the four Tiran reefs
- Summer scalloped hammerhead schools off the northern point
Check before booking
What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
Access and timing
Plan this through Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
Best overall months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Jackson Reef.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | not seen |
| February | not seen |
| March | rare |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | not seen |
| December | not seen |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- Jackson Reef, Straits of Tiran, PADI
- Diving the Straits of Tiran, Egypt, Dive The World
Note on the data: Coordinates approximate (northernmost Tiran reef). Hammerhead season is roughly July-September; sightings are not guaranteed.