STAR OF TAIF - Jeddah

The Star of Taif is a shallow wreck site, sitting at just 3m, making it ideal for snorkelers and very new divers. We've found the wreck itself is quite broken up, but it still provides good shelter for damselfish and schools of juvenile snapper. You’ll weave around mangled metal, noticing how the soft corals are starting to colonise the shallower sections. It’s a good spot to get comfortable with wreck diving fundamentals without any depth concerns, but be aware of some sharp edges from the exposed metal.

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
21.488333, 39.163887
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

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 STAR OF TAIF

Marine Life in Jeddah

Home to 4 recorded species including 4 reef fish.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for STAR OF TAIF

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