Beaches · Makkah & Jeddah
Abu Shawk Reefs
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Red Sea reef comes close to the surface and is sharp; wear something on your feet and do not stand on coral.
- Currents run strongly along the reef edge and many beaches have no lifeguard. Swim where other people are.
- Away from private resort beaches, modest swimwear is expected and photographing other beachgoers is not acceptable.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 46 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 110 km
- 1 h 17 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 92 km
- 2 h 32 mfrom Taif · 184 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
The Red Sea is warm and clear year-round and diving does not really have an off-season; what closes the beach in summer is the air, not the water.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
reef in Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q31867991
About & Sources Abu Shawk Reefs
Abu Shawk Reefs is a beach in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "reef in Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Saudi Golden Arrow, Al Fahad Ship Wreck and small ship wreck.
At a glance
- Beaches · Makkah & Jeddah
- reef in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Abu Shawk Reefs?
Typically November–April for beaches. The Red Sea is warm and clear year-round and diving does not really have an off-season; what closes the beach in summer is the air, not the water.
How long do I need at Abu Shawk Reefs?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Abu Shawk Reefs?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Abu Shawk Reefs?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Abu Shawk Reefs?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 20.8000, 39.3000 — near Saudi Golden Arrow, Al Fahad Ship Wreck and small ship wreck.
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