MAZIN - Jeddah

Mazin, a tanker sunk in 1992, sits upright in just eight metres of water, making it a fantastic shallow wreck dive. We’ve found the stern section, with its superstructure largely intact, offers the most interesting swim-throughs, though a few compartments are now quite silty. Look for lionfish tucked into shadowy corners and schools of snapper swirling around the masts. It’s a comfortable dive, good for photographers wanting a bit of wreck atmosphere without the pressure of depth, or for newer divers getting their first taste of a big piece of history.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.476667, 39.150833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

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 MAZIN

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MAZIN

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