Eilat dive-site page with Tamar Reef depth and artificial-reef structure.
Shallow artificial reef in Eilat with easy beginner conditions.
Shallow artificial reef in Eilat with easy beginner conditions.
Tamar Reef is a shallow artificial reef in Eilat built from concrete squares to support marine life. The reef rises close to the surface and combines hard and soft corals with shrimp, crabs, and a wide range of fish. Its shore-based setting near Almog Beach makes it a compact, beginner-friendly site with simple access, calm-water planning, and close buoyancy control.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 8m
Depth Note
The structure sits at about 8 m and rises to roughly 2 m below the surface.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring through autumn usually the easiest window.
Typical Conditions
Warm, calm water with very good visibility and light current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep a close eye on buoyancy around the shallow structure and avoid contact with coral or concrete edges.
Access Restrictions
Use the Almog Beach shore-diving route and follow the local operator's access instructions.
Legal Notes
Respect reserve and beach access rules, and follow operator briefing for entry and reef contact.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The reef is shallow, compact, and easy to read, making it a straightforward recreational scuba site.
Freediving
The shallow profile makes breath-hold exploration possible, but the site is better treated as a scuba or snorkel outing.
Snorkeling
Calm-day snorkeling can work over the shallow top of the reef.
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
Eilat dive-site page with Tamar Reef depth and artificial-reef structure.
Introductory dives operate from the Almog Beach / Coral Reserve area and visit Tamar Reef.
Eilat diving overview with visibility, current, and seasonal context.
Almog Beach location and Tamar AR as a focal point of introductory dives.
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