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Nov 23, 2025Dive Spot Guide•
Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Boat-access wreck with sharks and coral-covered debris
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Cable Wreck is a boat dive off Jeddah with ambient light, coral-covered wreck structure, and regular shark, ray, and school-fish sightings.
About Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
The Cable Wreck, located in the southwest region of Jeddah near Abu Tair Island, is characterized by the remnants of a Greek ship, Stavronisos. The site is notable for the extensive array of cables, fences, and steel bundles that are strewn across the seafloor. This wreck has become a habitat for diverse marine life, including white tip sharks, goatfish, blue chromis, and luminous blue Luma fish. The entry to this dive site is by boat, making it accessible for divers looking to explore its unique underwater features.
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Research Estimate At Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)?
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Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m
Depth Note
The wreck sits around 24 m and still gets natural light from above.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows easiest to dive.
Typical Conditions
Boat wreck with ambient light, coral-covered debris, and current-sensitive conditions. It is most comfortable when the sea is calm and the guide can keep the route tidy.
Safety & Access At Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficEntanglement riskStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep clear of loose cables and fence fragments, and follow the guide closely if current picks up. The site is better on calm, well-lit days.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Follow local charter and marine-safety rules.
Local Intel For Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access wreck dive with a clear route through cables, steel bundles, and the main hull.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the depth and boat access make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a dedicated snorkel site; reserve it for calm-water surface use with local guidance.
Wildlife at Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cable Wreck (حطام سفينة الكيابل)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
