Dive-site story
Woodhouse Reef sits as the longest and narrowest reef in the Straits of Tiran, wedged between Thomas Reef and Jackson Reef. Divers typically drop in along the sheltered southern or eastern wall to drift alongside sheer vertical drop-offs covered in dense clusters of black coral trees and large gorgonians. As the drift carries north toward the exposed saddle separating Woodhouse from Jackson, the channel narrows and the current intensifies sharply into turbulent swirls, creating a prime vantage point for pelagic predators hunting in the blue.
High-energy drift dive along a dramatic sheer wall adorned with black coral bushes and soft corals
Frequent pelagic action in the blue, including passing reef sharks, jacks, and seasonal hammerheads
Distinctive topographical features like the narrow canyon and sandy saddle near the northern tip
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer sea states occur during morning hours, while summer months offer the highest likelihood of schooling hammerhead sharks off the northern point.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common |
Marine forecast
