Depth range and reef-life description including eels, barracudas, octopus, and flatfish.
Coral slope shore dive at Eilat's University Beach.
Coral slope shore dive at Eilat's University Beach.
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Beginner-friendly shore dive at Eilat's University Beach with a marked entry from the Lighthouse beach side and a gradual coral-and-rock slope. The site is used for marine research, so divers follow a controlled route around scientific structures rather than a casual open beach swim. It is known for strong Red Sea life, with coral heads, cleaning stations, and frequent sightings of turtles, rays, eels, and mixed reef fish.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
The route starts shallow by the beach and works through the 8-15 m band, with deeper sections reaching about 18-20 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Warm Red Sea water with excellent visibility, a gentle reef slope, and usually mild south-running current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the marine research structures and follow the marked entry path exactly.
Access Restrictions
Parking is limited, the access route is marked, and the site works best when arranged through a dive operator or club transport.
Legal Notes
The area is used for marine experiments; do not touch or alter installations, and do not surface in the work zone.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A gentle coral-and-rock slope with research structures makes this a strong beginner shore dive for controlled Red Sea sessions.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef edge can work for snorkeling, but the site is better treated as a scuba dive because of the marked route and research zone.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Depth range and reef-life description including eels, barracudas, octopus, and flatfish.
Shore entry route, beginner suitability, and no-touch research-zone warning.
Shore dive, beginner rating, 25 m visibility review, and mild current review.
University/Lighthouse depth and coral slope description.
Year-round Eilat diving and good-visibility destination context.
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