Shore dive beside Dolphin Reef with coral pillars and a 30 m max depth.
Shore dive beside Dolphin Reef with a strong dolphin chance.
Shore dive beside Dolphin Reef with a strong dolphin chance.
Katza is a shore-access site on Eilat's southern shore beside Dolphin Reef, best for early-morning dives when dolphins are most likely to come close. The marked entry leads over sandy bottom and coral-covered pillars into open water, so plan for a simple beach start, a quiet watchful swim, and a low-friction shore dive or snorkel stop when you want a strong wildlife chance without a boat.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
Shore entry begins at the beach and the site drops away along the pillar line into deeper open water.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Open to the sea.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay off the coral, keep clear of the dolphins, and treat the marked access as the safe entry line.
Access Restrictions
No boat is needed, but the marked beach access and nearby dolphin-area boundaries should be respected.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach rules and the dolphin-area boundaries; do not touch or chase the animals.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shore-start scuba with the main action around the coral pillars and open water beyond.
Freediving
Best for quiet surface observation near shore on a calm morning, with the dolphin window usually strongest early.
Snorkeling
Strong snorkeling option for a beach entry and close dolphin watching near the floating-rope access line.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Shore dive beside Dolphin Reef with coral pillars and a 30 m max depth.
Marked shore access, parking, shade, and portable toilets.
Bottlenose dolphins, sandy bottom, coral heads, and pillar sections.
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