EVI - Jeddah

The EVI wreck, formerly the Radwa, lies just north of Jeddah, a steamship that ran aground in a fierce storm back in 1966. She’s a decent size, around 62 meters long, and offers a good rummage for divers looking for a bit of maritime history. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but you can still make out her general shape and the cargo holds. Schools of bannerfish and snapper often hang around the superstructure, and we’ve seen moray eels peeking from crevices. It’s a solid dive for anyone comfortable with wreck penetration, though some sections are quite tight. We’d suggest going early to avoid any afternoon boat traffic.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.512500, 39.158333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

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 EVI

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for EVI

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