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Marine reserve overview for the Rosh Hanikra-Akhziv protected area.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pillar 5 פילר
Daytime shore-entry reef at Rosh Hanikra.
Shore access, slippery rocks, and a reserve route make this a careful but rewarding shallow Mediterranean dive.
About Pillar 5 פילר
Pillar 5 פילר is a daytime-only shore-entry dive at the fifth electric pole on the Rosh Hanikra shoreline, following a west-then-south route into the marine reserve and returning the same way. It is a shallow Mediterranean reef with slippery algae-covered rocks at the entrance and a protected reserve setting where rays, sea turtles, and octopus are regular highlights, so careful footing and route discipline matter more than depth.
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Research Estimate At Pillar 5 פילר
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Pillar 5 פילר?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pillar 5 פילר Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 7m
Depth Note
Community reports describe it as a shallow shore dive, with the working profile staying around 7 m at most.
Best Season
Year-round, daylight only.
Typical Conditions
Shallow Mediterranean reef at the entrance, algae-covered rocks, and moderate water movement around the rocky entry.
Safety & Access At Pillar 5 פילר
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Slippery algae-covered rocks are the main entry hazard; stay on the west-then-south route, keep daylight timing tight, and do not head north near the border.
Access Restrictions
Dive is permitted only during daytime because the site sits near the northern border.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Rosh Hanikra-Akhziv marine reserve, so reserve rules and shoreline restrictions apply.
Local Intel For Pillar 5 פילר
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best treated as a guided shore-entry reef dive with careful navigation along the prescribed route.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the shallow route could suit very brief, controlled sessions only in calm daylight.
Snorkeling
Possible only in carefully chosen calm conditions; the rocky entrance and border rules make it more of a scuba shore dive.
Wildlife at Pillar 5 פילר
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pillar 5 פילר
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pillar 5 פילר
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
