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Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Current-affected cave-and-reef dive off north Jeddah.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatAdvanced12m - 45m
CaveReef
Local operator required
A guided boat operator is the normal way to handle the cave face and pick-up logistics.
Boat dive off north Jeddah with caves, current and open-water ledges, plus a calmer back side that works better for snorkeling and swimming.
About Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع is a current-affected Red Sea cave-and-reef site off north Jeddah with overhangs, cave pockets, and open-water ledges. The dive is best approached as a guided boat outing, because current direction, pickup timing, and wind-driven swell shape the experience. It suits divers who are comfortable with overhead terrain, moving water, and changing light.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeOverhead environmentStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Use a guide for the cave sections, keep an eye on current, and treat the southern open-water side as deeper terrain.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the cave sections are best handled with a guided team.
Legal Notes
Plan ahead with a local operator and treat the cave sections as overhead-environment diving.
Where Is Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع?
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Local Intel For Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided boat dives use the current along the cave-and-reef face.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the cave sections and current make it better for experienced breath-hold divers only with a guide.
Snorkeling
The calmer back side is the better place to snorkel or swim; the cave face is for scuba.
Chill / Non-diver
An area behind the site is described as useful for swimming.
Wildlife at Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
