Al Juzur Reef

Al Juzur Reef is an offshore reef dive site in the Strait of Tiran area at approximately 28.48°N, 34.51°E — placing it near the four major reefs (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon) that form the Tiran Strait dive zone between Tiran Island and the Sinai Peninsula.

Overview

“Al Juzur” means “the islands” or “the reefs” in Arabic. The coordinates place this reef within the Straits of Tiran, the narrow channel connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. This is one of the most hydrodynamically active sections of the Egyptian Red Sea — the strait is over 250 m deep in places and funnels large volumes of water, producing the strong currents that make the main Tiran reefs famous for their rich pelagic life.

The site is recorded as a boat dive with a maximum depth of 16 m, suggesting a shallower reef platform within the Tiran zone rather than one of the deep-wall sites. The Tiran strait reefs are known for supporting sharks (grey reef, hammerhead), barracuda, tuna, eagle rays, and dense coral life on walls that plunge to 60+ m, though shallower platforms at 16 m also exist on portions of the reef structures.

No site-specific source for “Al Juzur Reef” as a distinct named dive destination separate from the main Tiran reefs was found in dive guides.

Dive Profile

• Maximum depth: 16 m (as recorded)
• Current: Can be strong (Strait of Tiran location)
• Entry: Boat (approximately 1.5 hours from Sharm el-Sheikh)
• Visibility: ~20 m (consistent year-round in strait)

Marine Life

Reef sharks, barracuda, tuna, eagle rays, grouper, and diverse reef fish are typical in the Tiran zone. Hard and soft corals on the reef structure.

Sources: PADI — Diving in Straits of Tiran, Scuba Diving Place — Tiran. Last updated 2026-05-17.