Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام) - Jeddah
We always make time for the Marble Wreck when we’re in Jeddah. It’s a fairly easy dive, sitting flat on the seabed at 18 metres, making it perfect for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. The wreck itself is a small cargo ship, believed to have sunk in the 1970s while carrying a load of marble tiles. You can still see those tiles, scattered across the sand and within the holds, giving the site its distinctive name. What we really love about this spot isn't just the history, though; it’s the way the Red Sea has reclaimed it. The superstructure is quite broken up, but you can still poke around the holds, and the bow section has some great swim-throughs if you're comfortable. Look closely and you'll find schools of glassfish shimmering inside the darker recesses, and we’ve often spotted lionfish perched on the highest points of the wreck. It’s a simple wreck, yes, but it’s full of character and makes for some great photos, especially when the light hits those scattered marble slabs just right. Dive it in the morning for the best visibility and fewer other boats.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.455400, 38.492200
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 18m
- Difficulty
- Beginner
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 Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
- 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 Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
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