An Anne Wreck - Jeddah

Forget what you think you know about Red Sea wrecks. The An Anne, just off Jeddah, isn't some crowded tourist magnet. We love it because it feels like *our* wreck, a proper exploration. The wreck itself is a relatively shallow proposition, making it accessible for most divers, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's boring. What strikes you first is the sheer size of the cargo holds, easily penetrable if you're comfortable and trained. Light streams through gaps, illuminating schools of glassfish that shimmer like scattered jewels. Keep an eye out for batfish patrolling the superstructure; they’re incredibly inquisitive here. Around the bow, you’ll often spot a few large groupers, almost part of the wreck now, blending into the rust. Our favourite tip? Go early. You get the best light, and the silence, broken only by your bubbles, really lets you connect with the history of the place. We’d suggest this one for divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, not just a coral garden.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.904827, 38.452150
Type
wreck

Wreck History - An Anne Wreck

Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown

Resting in the warm, clear waters off Jeddah, the An Anne Wreck is a site shrouded in mystery. Little is known about the vessel's history or how it met its end on the vibrant Red Sea reef system. Its anonymity only adds to the allure for visiting divers, who are greeted by a structure that has been thoroughly reclaimed by the sea. The wreck has become a bustling artificial reef, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore both history and nature in a single dive. Divers can expect to find schools of colorful reef fish, moray eels peering from crevices, and a rich tapestry of hard and soft corals encrusting its decaying hull.

Best Time to Dive in Jeddah

The warmest water temperatures in Jeddah occur in August, averaging 31.6°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 25.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.4°C
  • February: 25.4°C
  • March: 25.4°C
  • April: 26.7°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 30.0°C
  • August: 31.6°C
  • September: 31.1°C
  • October: 30.9°C
  • November: 30.0°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Jeddah

Nearest Dive Centres to An Anne Wreck

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for An Anne Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories