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    Cedar Pride dive site
    wreck
    10-30m
    Aqaba, Jordan
    محمية العقبة البحرية

    Cedar Pride

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية العقبة البحرية

    Why dive here

    With 67+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - Cedar Pride offers some of Aqaba's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSpinner Dolphins and Lionfish · 67+ species recorded
    Water22-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 10-30m

    The Cedar Pride is one of those wrecks that just gets better every time we visit. Sunk deliberately back in 1985, this cargo ship now lies split in two, making for some dramatic swim-throughs and interesting angles as you explore. We love finning along the main deck, watching schools of crescent grunters drift past, or poking into the cargo holds where the light filters down, revealing starflower coral clinging to the steel. What makes it a standout for us is how completely the marine life has embraced it. Lionfish always seem to be lurking in the shadows, and you’ll spot Arabian blennies peeking out from every crevice. We’d suggest focusing on the mid-section where the ship broke – it’s a brilliant spot for macro, with tiny nudibranchs and small giant clams tucked into the nooks. Currents here are usually gentle, making it a relaxed dive for anyone comfortable with wrecks.

    Typical Cedar Pride Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cedar Pride

    Cedar Pride Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cedar Pride, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.52, 34.94) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 24.7–27.9°C

    Current Speed

    5.1 cm/s

    Direction: S (191.3°)

    Salinity

    39.4 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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