THE GANNET
Protected Area
محمية خور المزاحمي
Why dive here
THE GANNET 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 Gannet is a decent dive, a purposeful sinking that now sits upright on the seabed at 50 metres. It’s a flat-top barge, nothing too grand, but the story behind it adds a bit of intrigue; an intercepted smuggling vessel left to its own devices in rough weather. We typically find batfish and snapper schooling around the superstructure, and the occasional turtle glides past. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so it’s one to hit on a good day, but for competent deep divers looking for a straightforward wreck, it’s a solid choice.
Typical THE GANNET Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 THE GANNET
THE GANNET Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for THE GANNET, 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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