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.

Het moment waar je voor komt: Summer hammerhead drops off the north point; gorgonian-covered walls; the Lara's remains on the crest.

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

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

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

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

Vergunningen & regels: Tiran marine-park fee applies.

Nitrox: Hier de moeite waard: profielen liggen in het bereik waar nitrox de no-stop-tijd zinvol verlengt (met de juiste training om het te gebruiken).