GLAROS - Jeddah
The Glaros, an old carrier that came to rest off Jeddah in '76, offers a really compelling dive. We love this site because it’s a proper wreck, still holding its shape enough to feel like you’re exploring a sunken ship rather than just a pile of debris. You drop down onto the shallow stern, usually in good visibility, and the bow gradually dips deeper, maybe 18 metres or so, giving you a good range for a single dive. Our favourite part is swimming through the cargo holds. They’re spacious, open to the light, and always seem to have schools of fusiliers swirling inside, a shimmering curtain you can pass right through. Look closely at the hull plates; they’re completely covered in hard corals, a mix of table and brain corals, with big clusters of anemones housing clownfish. It's a busy, healthy wreck. We'd suggest going early in the morning, before any boat traffic kicks up, for the best light and the quietest dive. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy a wreck with character and don’t mind a gentle penetration.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.785000, 38.820835
- 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
- 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 GLAROS
- 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 GLAROS
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