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Ashkelon wreck guide with access type, advanced level, and low-visibility warning.
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The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Deep boat-only wreck off Ashkelon
Offshore Israeli wreck with upright structure, low visibility, and a conservative advanced profile.
About The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
The Hogla is an offshore Ashkelon tugboat wreck in the Israeli Mediterranean, sunk as an artificial reef and now sitting upright on a muddy seabed. It is a boat-only wreck dive with a deep recreational profile, limited visibility, and a compact layout that rewards experienced divers who are comfortable with careful buoyancy and a conservative wreck plan.
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Research Estimate At The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
Where Is The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 32m
Depth Note
The bridge rises to 22 m on a bottom at 32 m, with some listings placing the deck a little shallower.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wreck with a vertical steel profile, low visibility, and a muddy bottom that demands careful buoyancy.
Safety & Access At The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Use a conservative wreck plan, keep buoyancy tight in the silt, and expect the visibility to be the limiting factor.
Access Restrictions
Experienced wreck divers only; boat access and disciplined buoyancy are essential.
Legal Notes
The wreck was intentionally sunk as a dive site, but you should still follow club and boat briefings.
Local Intel For The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a serious wreck dive with a vertical profile, a muddy bottom, and enough structure to reward wreck-trained divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wreck sits far below practical breath-hold range.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep and the visibility is too limited for surface viewing to be useful.
Wildlife at The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Hogla (Wreck) - הגוררת חוגלה
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
