Beaches · Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
The best beaches in and near Jeddah
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best-known beach is Jeddah Waterfront beaches (About 10 km north of Al-Balad). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in January–December.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 3
- Swimming season
- January–December
- Warmest sea
- 31°C (88°F)
The beaches
About 10 km north of Al-Balad · Families and evening swims
1.Jeddah Waterfront beaches
Free public beaches along the landscaped northern Corniche, with paths, play areas and facilities nearby. Modest swimwear is expected.
About 25–30 km north of Al-Balad · Snorkelling and relaxing
2.North Obhur beach clubs
Private beach clubs around Sharm Obhur with sun loungers, pools, piers into deeper water and reefs for snorkelling; entry is by day pass.
About 120 km north of Jeddah · Quiet beach days
3.King Abdullah Economic City beaches
Long, quieter sandy beaches along the planned city's waterfront, with water-sports operators.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 29°C (84°F) |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 31°C (88°F) |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 34°C (93°F) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 36°C (97°F) |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 37°C (99°F) |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 38°C (100°F) |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 37°C (99°F) |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 36°C (97°F) |
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 35°C (95°F) |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 33°C (91°F) |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$$$ · Best for families, luxury, couples and beach
Al Shati
Al Shati covers the northern Corniche, with the landscaped Jeddah Waterfront, its public beaches and playgrounds, the Al-Rahmah Mosque on stilts over the sea and the yacht club area. Several of the city's luxury hotels are here, and it is the easiest base for families who want the seafront close by.
- Good
- Walk to the Waterfront and beaches; Modern seafront hotels; Calm residential streets
- Watch out
- Expensive; About 20–30 minutes by car to Al-Balad
- Nearby
- Jeddah Waterfront, Al-Rahmah Mosque, Jeddah Yacht Club
Getting to the beaches
- Bus — Jeddah's public bus network covers main roads across the city, including routes to Al-Balad, but services are slower than ride-hailing and better suited to patient travellers.
- Train — The Haramain High Speed Railway runs from Jeddah's Al Sulimaniyah station and the airport station north to King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah.
Beach-weather months
Days of 24°C (75°F) or more with no more than nine rainy days come in January–December. None of them is peak season, so beaches stay manageable.
Beach safety
The main risks are heat and humidity, fast traffic and occasional strong currents on unsupervised beaches. Drink plenty of water, cross roads at signals and swim where lifeguards are present. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Jeddah have beaches?
Yes: Jeddah Waterfront beaches, North Obhur beach clubs and King Abdullah Economic City beaches.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Jeddah?
Usually January–December, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Jeddah?
Jeddah Waterfront beaches: Free public beaches along the landscaped northern Corniche, with paths, play areas and facilities nearby. Modest swimwear is expected.