Shows the cave at about 5m, the alley around 18-20m, the wall and plateau profile, and reported shark and tuna life.
Shallow Ras Mohammed drift with caves and glassfish
Shallow Ras Mohammed drift with caves and glassfish
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Jackfish Alley is a Ras Mohammed drift dive built around two overhead caves, a sandy alley, and a jackfish-and-barracuda cleaning-station profile. It suits intermediate divers who are comfortable with mandatory drift timing and careful buoyancy through the cave sections.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
The traditional route starts with a cave at about 5m and exits around 9m, then runs past a second cave and the sandy alley near 18-20m; most directories place the site between 6m and 20m.
Best Season
March to November, when visibility is usually best and the site is most comfortable for repeated day-boat use.
Typical Conditions
Shallow drift route with two cave sections, a sandy alley, and a glassfish-packed cleaning station.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat both caves as overhead environments, keep a tight buoyancy profile in the alley, and respect the drift line because the current is part of the dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only and drift mandatory; the cave sections are best left to divers comfortable with overhead environments and group control.
Legal Notes
Stay on the planned drift route, avoid touching the cave walls or ceiling, and use the guide’s timing for entry and pickup.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow drift dive with two cave sections, a sandy alley, and a glassfish-packed cleaning station that suits confident intermediate teams.
Freediving
Freediving is not a good match because the site is built around drift control and overhead cave sections.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the right fit; the interesting parts sit on the drift line and inside the caves.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Shows the cave at about 5m, the alley around 18-20m, the wall and plateau profile, and reported shark and tuna life.
Describes the mandatory drift, cave sections, seasonal visibility, and the shark and pelagic life around Jackfish Alley.
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