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Nov 23, 2025Crazy Eight
Crazy Eight is a boat-accessed Red Sea reef with a deep drop-off.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatIntermediate7m - 60m
DeepReef
Local operator required
Boat access and site selection are normally handled through a Jeddah dive operator.
Plan it as a Jeddah-area boat dive with a shallow reef first, then a much deeper southwest edge that suits experienced teams.
About Crazy Eight
Crazy Eight is located 26 kilometers from Jeddah Obhur Creek and features a diverse underwater landscape. The northern section of the site has a shallow reef that ranges from 7 to 13 meters in depth, while the southwestern area presents a drop-off that extends beyond 60 meters. The site is known for its excellent visibility throughout the year. Marine life includes barracudas, jackfish, and moray eels, with silky sharks frequently observed in the vicinity. Typical Red Sea fish species are also abundant.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Keep the deep southwest drop-off as an experienced-diver route and stay conservative on gas and turn points.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Where Is Crazy Eight?
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Local Intel For Crazy Eight
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive: start on the shallow reef, then only move toward the southwest drop-off if the team is qualified.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive profile; the shallow reef is the only part that really fits breath-hold use, and the deeper southwest side is scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow reef edge in calm water; the drop-off and tunnel sections are for scuba.
Wildlife at Crazy Eight
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Crazy Eight
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
