Shallow coral arches, marked entry path, and reported site depth.
המערות, אילת is a shore-access Eilat reef with arches and a cave passage.
המערות, אילת is a shore-access Eilat reef with arches and a cave passage.
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המערות, אילת is a shore-access reef site in Eilat across from a local dive club, where coral arches and a small cave-like passage sit in a shallow natural-reef setting. It is known for easy introductory diving, but the reef still gives experienced divers enough structure, coral variety, and fish life to explore slowly.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 7m
Depth Note
Reported shallow reef route with a max depth in the 6-7m range and one passable cave.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Warm, calm water with light current and good visibility on many days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Beware of fire corals.
Access Restrictions
Follow the marked access path and local reserve rules; avoid contact with coral and keep clear of fragile reef sections.
Legal Notes
Protected reef rules apply, so treat it as a no-touch area and stay on designated access paths.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for intro dives and also offers an advanced option.
Freediving
The shallow, easy reef layout suits short freedive sessions when the water is quiet.
Snorkeling
The shallow coral arches make it a good snorkel choice in calm water.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Shallow coral arches, marked entry path, and reported site depth.
Eilat-wide baseline for current, visibility, and year-round conditions.
Local dive-destination context and site-density support.
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