Shore entry, 30 m max depth, and sanctuary-zone route details.
Shore-accessed dolphin reef dive with coral-covered pillars.
Shore-accessed dolphin reef dive with coral-covered pillars.
Katza Eilat is a shore-accessed dolphin reef dive in Eilat, beside coral-covered pillars and a protected sanctuary zone. The site is shallow enough to work for beginners, but it still reaches deeper water for divers who want more structure. Dawn sessions matter because the dolphins are most active then, and the route is managed around the pier and no-bottom-touch rules. It is best treated as a guided shore dive with a wildlife focus rather than a hard reef challenge.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0.5m - 30m
Depth Note
The site reaches 30 m, but the dolphins and coral pillars are much shallower.
Best Season
Year-round, but early morning is best for dolphins and summer can be hot and crowded.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered shore dive with coral pillars, calm water, and a sanctuary-zone rule set.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stick to the guide plan and stay off the bottom; the sanctuary zone rules are part of the site.
Access Restrictions
Guide-led dawn diving is the smart choice; the sanctuary zone rules apply and divers may not touch the sea bottom.
Legal Notes
The site is a sanctuary zone, and divers are forbidden from touching the sea bottom.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided dawn dive or refresher-style shore dive where the dolphin window is strongest.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers may occasionally see dolphins, but the site is better known as a guided dive and dolphin-encounter location.
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 entry, 30 m max depth, and sanctuary-zone route details.
Beginner-friendly depth guidance, dawn dives, and no-bottom-touch rule.
All-year diving and summer crowding / heat context for Eilat.
Bottlenose dolphin species context for the Dolphin Reef area.
Sunrise dolphin timing, coral pillars, and open-sea dolphin context.
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