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Independent Jaffa dive writeup with wreck fragments and entry and exit caution when the sea is active.
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ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Shallow Jaffa wreck with easy shore access and fragmented steel remains.
SS Bilbeis is a compact urban wreck dive off Jaffa, best known for its close-to-shore access, broken sections, and fish life around the structure.
About ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
A shallow Jaffa wreck of the passenger-cargo steamship SS Bilbeis, broken into several sections near the shore and spread across a compact urban reef line. The site combines accessible wreck structure with a history-rich profile, making it useful for relaxed exploration when the sea is calm and the shore entry is clean. It is best treated as a conditions-sensitive coastal dive rather than a deep wreck day.
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Research Estimate At ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS?
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Community sourced coordinates.
ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 7m
Depth Note
Public accounts cluster around roughly 5-7 m, with some local writeups stretching a bit deeper.
Best Season
spring and autumn
Typical Conditions
Calm windows are the most reliable. Winter can bring rougher winds and currents, while warmer months are more comfortable and popular.
Safety & Access At ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Shallow water does not make it casual in rough conditions. Keep the entry simple and stop if surf or chop makes the exit messy.
Access Restrictions
Use calm-window shore access and follow local beach rules; do not force the dive in active surf.
Legal Notes
Observe local beach and waterfront restrictions and any temporary closures around the Jaffa shoreline.
Local Intel For ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed shallow wreck diving with broken steel structure and enough detail for an easy, low-friction dive.
Freediving
Possible for confident freedivers in calm water, but the shore entry and return still need careful timing.
Snorkeling
The shallow footprint makes the site approachable from the surface on calm days, though the best structure sits underwater.
Wildlife at ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At ספינת הבוטנים יפו - SS BILBEIS
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
