Cable Wreck
Why dive here
Cable Wreck is a wreck dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cable Wreck, sitting off Jeddah, isn't your typical Red Sea wreck. It’s no Thistlegorm, but we think it’s got its own quiet charm. We’re talking about a rather broken-up cable layer, maybe 100 metres long, that met its end sometime in the 1970s. What’s left feels less like a ship and more like a series of interesting metal structures, draped in soft corals. You'll find yourself navigating through large sections of twisted steel, with schools of fusiliers often so thick they briefly block out the sun. Look closely and you’ll spot crocodilefish camouflaged on the plates, and often we’ve seen moray eels peering out from the deeper nooks. Our favourite part has to be the stern section; it’s largely intact and you can swim through a few open areas, getting a real sense of its former scale. The visibility here is usually excellent, giving you a clear view of the wreck’s entire footprint from above. This site really suits divers who enjoy a more exploratory wreck, somewhere you can take your time and appreciate the smaller details rather than a quick swim-through.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cable Wreck Wreck History
Vessel Type
cable ship
Cause
unknown
The 'Cable Wreck' is one of the Red Sea's intriguing mysteries off the coast of Jeddah. Its true name and the circumstances of its sinking are not officially recorded, leaving its story to the speculation of the divers who explore it. Given its moniker, it is widely believed to have been a specialized cable-laying vessel, a crucial type of ship responsible for installing and maintaining the undersea communication lines that connect the world.
As a dive site, the wreck offers a unique structure to explore, different from a standard cargo ship or tanker. Divers can search for remnants of its specialized equipment, like large cable drums or guide wheels, that would confirm its past life. Whatever its history, the Cable Wreck is now a spectacular artificial reef, fully embraced by the vibrant ecosystem of the Red Sea. Its metal framework is adorned with a dazzling array of soft and hard corals and is patrolled by schools of colourful reef fish, making it a captivating dive into the unknown.
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West Coast Diver
Al-Haddad Scuba
Safety Stop Dive Center
Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
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Giant Stride Diver
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cable Wreck
Cable Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cable Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–32.1°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.079 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.06 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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