ADEL-104
Protected Area
محمية خور المزاحمي
Why dive here
ADEL-104 is a wreck dive where divers can encounter blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks.
ADEL-104 is one of those Fujairah wrecks we keep coming back to. Forget grand ocean liners; this is a humble barge, but it’s packed with character. Resting upright at 25 metres, its open holds are perfect for easy penetration, even if you’re new to overhead environments. We love slipping through the shadowy interior, watching the light shafts cut through the water, revealing schools of yellowfin barracuda that often hover just inside. The wreck itself is a magnet for marine life. Look for moray eels tucked into every crevice, and we’ve often spotted large porcupinefish cruising slowly around the deck. Our favourite spot is the stern, where you’ll find a dense growth of colourful soft corals, often swaying gently in the mild current. The visibility here can be superb, especially in the mornings, giving the whole site a wonderfully clear, inviting feel. It’s a genuinely relaxing dive, best suited for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of a colonised wreck rather than a vibrant reef.
Typical ADEL-104 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ADEL-104 Wreck History
Vessel Type
barge
Cause
unknown
Resting at 25 meters in the warm waters off Fujairah, the ADEL-104 is a barge wreck that presents an intriguing dive. Little is known about its history or how it sank, but its official classification as a 'Dangerous Wreck' suggests it may pose a hazard to navigation or contains potentially unstable structures. For divers, this means a site that requires careful exploration and good buoyancy control. The open holds and flat deck typical of a barge provide a unique underwater landscape, which has now been colonized by the rich marine life of the Gulf of Oman, attracting schools of fish and a variety of macro critters.
Nearest Dive Centres to ADEL-104
Dive shops near ADEL-104
Ras Musandam Diver
Al Jazeera Diving & Swimming Centre
Musandam Discovery Diving
Extra Divers Zighy Bay
Neptune Dive Centre Oman
Blue Pyramids Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ADEL-104
ADEL-104 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ADEL-104, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (25.58, 56.33) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
32.58°C
91°F
Wind Speed
4.12 m/s
8.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
999.8 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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