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Jackfish Alley

Experience the wonders of Jackfish Alley, a popular dive site in South Sinai, Egypt. This intermediate-level site, also known as Fisherman's Bank with Stingray Alley, offers divers a memorable underwater adventure. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and explore the two enormous caves teeming with shoaling glassfish.

With a depth ranging from 6m to 20m and impressive visibility of 26m, Jackfish Alley is an ideal choice for second or third dives. The site's porous downward-sloping wall is a treasure trove of fascinating marine life, offering divers plenty of captivating sights to behold. Discover various caves with different entrance and exit points, adding to the site's allure.

Towards the southern end of Jackfish Alley, you'll encounter a vibrant sandy coral-covered plateau teeming with life. This plateau is home to one of Ras Mohammed's most picturesque coral pinnacles, a dream come true for photographers. Witness the mesmerizing spectacle of swirling glassfish surrounding the pinnacle, creating an enchanting ambiance beneath the waves.

Venture further south, and you'll find yourself in an "alley" where white tip sharks are often spotted in the late afternoon. These magnificent creatures can be observed peacefully resting on the sandy plateau, providing a truly awe-inspiring experience for divers.

Accessible by boat, Jackfish Alley promises an unforgettable diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers. So, prepare your gear and get ready to explore the remarkable underwater world of this exceptional dive site in Egypt's South Sinai region.

Diving Conditions Score for Jackfish Alley

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Jackfish Alley

Depth

23m

Visibility

26m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Jackfish Alley

Wave Height

0.82m

Wind Speed

18.9 m/s

Water Temp

27.7°C

Visibility

23.7km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4s

Air Temperature

34°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jackfish Alley
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Dive Score Chart for Jackfish Alley

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.12/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.963333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Jackfish Alley: 06:00
Sunset at Jackfish Alley: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Jackfish Alley are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.8m (3.85s), Wind: 13.5 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 7.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Jackfish Alley
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jackfish Alley

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Jackfish Alley

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Jackfish Alley

December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Jackfish Alley

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.8m / 48.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Jackfish Alley

Jackfish Alley shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.2°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026

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