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Nov 23, 2025Dive Spot Guide•
Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Marble Wreck is Jeddah's shallow marble-cargo wreck.
Boat access off Jeddah, this shallow wreck suits beginner wreck divers and rewards a slow loop around broken hull sections and coral-covered masts.
About Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
The Marble Wreck, located off the coast of Jeddah, is a submerged vessel that sank in 1979 while transporting marble. This site is accessible by boat and features depths ranging from 8 to 16 meters, making it suitable for beginner divers. Marine life includes lionfish that can be spotted near a staircase adorned with corals. The wreck's masts are often covered with oysters and Acropora corals, providing an interesting visual for divers exploring the area.
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Research Estimate At Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)?
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Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 18m
Depth Note
Shallow wreck with a reported 8m to 18m range and much of the route around 8m to 12m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows
Typical Conditions
A broken shallow wreck with coral-covered masts and an easy profile that rewards slow buoyancy control.
Safety & Access At Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskSharp coral
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy carefully, keep away from fishing lines and rusty edges, and avoid pushing into unstable wreck sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access off the Jeddah coast.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed operator and follow wreck briefings; do not enter unstable sections of the wreck.
Local Intel For Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main use case: a shallow wreck loop with coral and oyster growth on the masts, friendly for novice divers.
Freediving
Only comfortable in calm conditions for advanced breath-hold divers; it is not a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only gives a surface preview; the wreck itself is best appreciated on scuba.
Wildlife at Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
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Recent Logged Visits At Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Marble Wreck (حطام الرخام)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
