RITA
Protected Area
محمية خور المزاحمي
Why dive here
RITA is a wreck dive where divers can encounter blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-34°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rita, a non-dangerous wreck sunk back in '75, lies upright on the seabed at 22 metres, making it a solid pick for divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive. It went down while under tow, so there isn't some dramatic story to go with it, but it's held up well. We often find schooling snapper and fusiliers hanging around the structure, with plenty of moray eels tucked into the darker spots. It's a nice easy exploration dive, great for knocking out a couple of relaxed dives in a day, and it's particularly good for newer wreck divers to get comfortable with penetration without too much fuss.
Typical RITA 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 22m - 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RITA
RITA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RITA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.05, 56.06) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
32°C
89°F · Range: 30.6–33.5°C
Air Temperature
29°C
85°F
Wind Speed
4.07 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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