ORRI 15 - Jeddah
ORRI 15 isn't just another wreck; it's a solid, industrial ghost from 1976, sitting upright on the seabed near Jeddah. We love that it’s a barge, not a fancy ship, with that gritty, working-boat feel. You drop down to 23 metres and suddenly this massive, boxy structure appears, its flat deck like a massive stage. The best part? How accessible it is. We often find ourselves drifting over the holds, imagining the cargo, now home to clouds of glassfish so dense they shimmer like liquid silver. Look closely, and you’ll spot crocodilefish camouflaged on the deck plates, perfectly still, waiting. Our favourite time to dive it is mid-morning, when the sunlight filters through the shallowest parts, making the superstructure glow. The lack of strong currents here means you can really take your time, poke around the winch gear, and just appreciate the scale. For a straightforward wreck dive that delivers on atmosphere and offers a peaceful, unhurried exploration, ORRI 15 is our top pick in Jeddah.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 21.466667, 39.150000
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 23m
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 ORRI 15
- 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 ORRI 15
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