FATTH ALKHAIR - Jeddah
Fatth Alkhair is one of those wrecks we find ourselves drawn to again and again in Jeddah. It’s not deep, just 13 metres, but that shallow depth means sunlight bathes the entire site, highlighting the growth that’s taken hold since it went down in 1985. You’ll find the wreck lying on its starboard side, largely intact, with the deck facing towards the surface. We love how accessible it is, perfect for extended bottom times where you can really slow down and appreciate the details. The carrier vessel, all 54 metres of it, is a magnet for juvenile reef fish. Swarms of tiny damselfish and fusiliers flicker around the superstructure, darting in and out of the holds. We’ve seen blue-spotted rays resting in the sand nearby and often spot a moray eel or two peeking from shadowy crevices within the wreck. Our favourite part? Exploring the exposed holds. They’re wide open, inviting you to peek inside, a real playground for light penetration and spotting those shyer creatures tucked away. It's a relaxed dive, ideal for photographers or anyone wanting a good, long look at a piece of history turned artificial reef.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.477667, 39.121750
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 13m
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
- Abo Almadafee أبو المدافع - 18m (wreck)
- ABUSABAA I - 15m (wreck)
- Abu Tair - 24m (reef)
- AGIA VARVARA - 11m (wreck)
- Al Bedayah
- AlBuhairat - 5-25m (reef)
- ALEXANDER III - 10m (wreck)
- Al Fahal East
- Al Fahal North
- Al Fahal South
- Al Fahal vis Wreck (wreck)
- Al leeth
- AL MEDINA - 1m (wreck)
- Altafyah Middle Reef - 20m (reef)
- ALYAMAMA - 4m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to FATTH ALKHAIR
- 17Sixty - ["PADI"]
- Advanced Diver Center
- Al-Haddad Scuba - SSI
- Al-Haddad SCUBA - Sheraton Resort
- Al Sanbouk - ["PADI"]
- Benya Marine Group - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Jeddah
Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.
Notable Species
- Armed Squirrel-fish (Neoniphon sammara) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Rainbowfish (Halichoeres hortulanus) - Reef Fish
- Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for FATTH ALKHAIR
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