Jackson Reef

Northernmost of the four Tiran reefs, Jackson takes the full push of water entering the strait, and its flanks show the reward: gorgonian fans, dense soft coral, and reef fish stacked into the current lines. The salvage-cut remains of the freighter Lara, wrecked in 1981, still mark the reef crest as a landmark. Most dives drift the southern and eastern faces in moderate flow, but when conditions allow, boats drop experienced groups off the northern point to hang in open blue - in summer, scalloped hammerheads patrol that deep edge. Eagle rays, turtles, and grey reef sharks round out a site that rarely repeats itself two days running.

O momento pelo qual você vem: Summer hammerhead drops off the north point; gorgonian-covered walls; the Lara's remains on the crest.

Topografia: Steep coral walls and terraces around a reef crown topped by wreckage

Corrente: The strait's exchange flow accelerates around the reef; slack windows are short.

Entrada: Sheltered moorings on the southern side; drift dives and blue-water drops on the exposed faces when conditions allow.

Perigos: Strong, shifting current; blue-water descents on the north side; boat traffic in the strait.

Licenças & regras: Tiran marine-park fee applies.

Nitrox: Vale a pena aqui: os perfis situam-se na gama em que o nitrox prolonga significativamente o tempo sem paragem de descompressão (com a formação para o usar).