Tarmac Five

Aqaba, Jordan

Depth

27m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Tarmac Five

Aqaba, Jordan

Depth

27m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Tarmac Five

This wreck is located quite close to Cedar Pride and consists of the wreck of a boat which while sinking ended up lying on the remains of another old wreck from the 1970s.Before Cedar Pride this was the wreck of choice and actually the only wreck in the area.While the wreck itself isn't very great the dive can be interesting as this wreckage is home to lots of fish life and marine growth,you can see anything from rays to frogfish and more

Tarmac Five Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

27m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 38%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

13% at 25m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.
Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.
Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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