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Shikmona - שקמונה
Easy shore dive on a shallow Haifa Bay stone ridge.
Urban Haifa Bay site on the Shikmona shoreline, with easy shore access and a small-life focus that suits beginner-friendly dives.
About Shikmona - שקמונה
Easy shore dive on a shallow stone ridge at the western edge of Haifa Bay. Shikmona is a beginner-friendly small-life site with seaweed cover, nudibranchs, and sea hares. Plan on the designated shore entry, keep to calm windows, and expect winter to give the best blend of clearer water and steadier sea state for relaxed dives.
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Research Estimate At Shikmona - שקמונה
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Shikmona - שקמונה?
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Shikmona - שקמונה Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 9m
Depth Note
Rocky ridge and reef reported at 4–9 m, with reef starting ~300 m from shore.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Shallow shore entry, about 6 m typical visibility, and calmer seas in winter.
Safety & Access At Shikmona - שקמונה
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Beginner-friendly, but use calm windows and the designated shore entry; rough conditions quickly make the site less comfortable.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry via the slipway is the normal route; skip rough days and use local conditions checks before entering.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as an urban marine reserve on an archaeological shoreline, and respect reserve and local access rules.
Local Intel For Shikmona - שקמונה
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow scuba diving over a rocky ridge and reef in 4–9 m.
Freediving
Shallow enough for calm-day breath-hold exploration, but it is mainly a beginner-friendly shore-scuba and snorkel site.
Snorkeling
Works well on calm days because the ridge is shallow and close to shore.
Wildlife at Shikmona - שקמונה
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shikmona - שקמונה
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shikmona - שקמונה
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
