MECCA - Jeddah

The Mecca wreck, a merchant vessel that met its end in 1976, rests upright at a comfortable 14 meters. It's a proper ship, over 100 meters long, and surprisingly intact for its age, giving you plenty of superstructure to explore. As you fin along its decks, you’ll spot resident lionfish peeking from shadowy corners and schools of snapper darting around the cargo holds. It’s a gentle wreck dive, good for divers who want to take their time and really soak in the history of a proper sunken ship without dealing with tricky currents or deep depths.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.308332, 39.100000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
14m

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 MECCA

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MECCA

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