NAHED - Jeddah

The Nahed, a bulk carrier that went down in 1977 after a run-in with the MV Eurocarrier, sits upright in 22 metres of water just off Jeddah's Middle Gateway. She’s a decent sized wreck, nearly 100 metres long, and while she’s been down a while, there’s still plenty of structure to explore. We often find schooling fusiliers darting around the superstructure, and lionfish are pretty common residents, tucked into nooks and crannies. It's a good dive for those who appreciate seeing history slowly reclaimed by the sea. Just keep an eye on your depth here, as it’s an easy site to linger on.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.466944, 39.127777
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

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 NAHED

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for NAHED

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