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אקווה ספורט

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 species 32 contributors

Year-round diving in Israel with healthy coral and diverse marine life. Explore a productive site with consistent access and growing community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Family-friendlyShore entryPhotoFriendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Common octopus

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.6 kn
Wave
m
Water
28.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (44%)
Now: N (2°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.56m

Next: Low at 07:00 (-0.23m)

+0.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.23m ▲ 13:00 · +0m ▼ 20:00 · -0.16m ▲ 01:00 · -0.04m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.05 · high Air PM2.514 · moderate 06:26 18:40
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 14.1 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 7 0mm
09-21 10.8 7 0mm
09-22 11.2 7 0mm
09-23 13.4 7 0mm
09-24 14.4 7 0mm
09-25 16.4 7 0mm

About this spot

Aqua Sport offers diving access in Israel with year-round conditions, making it a reliable choice for divers planning trips at any time. The site sits outside a marine protected area, allowing flexible diving operations. Coral health data shows no stress indicators, which signals a resilient reef system capable of supporting diverse marine communities. The spot has logged 12 species observations, providing a solid baseline for the marine life you'll encounter. Three community-contributed videos offer real-world perspective on conditions and what to expect underwater. This grassroots documentation helps divers prepare and understand the site's character before arrival. Israel's unique diving geography and year-round accessibility make this location valuable for divers seeking consistent conditions. Healthy coral and documented species sightings suggest productive dives. The growing community engagement around Aqua Sport reflects its status as an accessible and rewarding destination for recreational divers.

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Common octopus

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/H/M · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3800km · ~874kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 65/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Aqua Sport?

Aqua Sport is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip almost any month. Check local weather and sea conditions before booking, as seasonal variations will affect visibility and comfort.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Israel for detailed briefings on the profile and required experience level before your dive.

What marine life will I see?

Aqua Sport has 12 documented species observations. Coral shows no stress, indicating a healthy reef. Watch community videos to preview the marine life and underwater environment you're likely to encounter.

Do I need permits or special access?

The site is outside a marine protected area, so standard diving protocols apply. Verify current entry requirements and any local regulations with operators or Israeli tourism authorities before your visit.

See it live now

Live webcams at this spot (within 500 m). Windy.com

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

מועדון צלילה סנובה

2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

אקווה ספורט

0 km
Dive centre

Marina Divers

0.3 km
Dive centre

אתר צלילה -סטי"ל (24 מטר)

0.3 km
Dive centre

כפר הצוללים

1.7 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:30-16:00

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

AQUA SPORT EILAT official promo video 2016

Water Resistant Team

AQUA-SPORT ELAT

Assaf grinwald

Israel Eilat Aqua Sport Beach Snoorkeling 2015

Paul King

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/722004342/history is this area accurate? is there actually building under construction here?"

    Mateusz Konieczny · 2023-01-27
  • ""Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "Somewhere at these places is located Paskot restaurant"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2023-04-13

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