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Woodhouse Reef

Drift reef wall in the Tiran Straits.

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Local operator required

The reef is dived as a boat drift with no fixed moorings, so local boat handling and exit planning matter.

Boat drift along a long narrow reef wall with strong current potential and rich Red Sea life makes Woodhouse Reef an intermediate dive.

About Woodhouse Reef

Woodhouse Reef is a long, narrow Straits of Tiran drift dive where a surface-starting wall, canyon section, and coral slope keep the dive changing as you move along the reef. It rewards divers who are comfortable with boat logistics, current management, and a route that can turn messy near the saddle if weather and water movement pick up.

Research Estimate At Woodhouse Reef

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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current

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Woodhouse Reef Planning Details

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Reported Depth

0m - 45m

Depth Note

Surface-starting wall reaches about 45 m, with a canyon around 25-30 m and a shallower ledge near the saddle.

Best Season

Summer sightings of hammerhead and reef sharks are possible.

Typical Conditions

Drift dive with potentially strong current and occasional washing-machine turbulence near the end of the reef.

Safety & Access At Woodhouse Reef

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat trafficStrong current

Safety Notes

Avoid finishing in the washing-machine section when the sea is choppy and carry a surface marker buoy.

Access Restrictions

Best done by boat in good weather with a drift plan and SMB, and with enough reserve to end before the saddle if the water gets rough.

Legal Notes

Follow the charter plan and local Tiran access rules; do not push the saddle in rough water.

Local Intel For Woodhouse Reef

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Scuba Diving

Drift diving is the main style here, with care needed in strong current areas and at the reef end where turbulence can form.

Freediving

Not a freedive target; the reef wall and current suit scuba drift diving.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is not the primary use; the site is set up for drift scuba along a reef wall.

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Exposure Profile at Woodhouse Reef

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Wildlife at Woodhouse Reef

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