The "Eitana" tow boat
— · Up to 30 m
national heritage site of Israel; recreational dive site
Shore entry
Israel Dive Sites
4 mapped sites
Explore on mapDestination guide
Scuba diving in Israel
Israel has 4 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Eilat (Southern District). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 4
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 1
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 3 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Israel
Not enough sites in Israelhave historical seasonal data yet to summarize typical months across the area. Open an individual site page for its own seasonal history — this fills in as more sites gain coverage.
Best time to dive Israel: full month-by-month data →
Best dive sites in Israel
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Yatouche
Eilat (Southern District) · 3–16 m
Yatouche (Yatush) is a small (~15 m) gunboat deliberately sunk in August 1987 as an artificial reef and easy shore dive at Coral Beach, Eilat, roughly 400 m south of the Sufa/Satil wreck and in front of the Aqua Sport center. A buoy marks the wreck, which sits in shallow water and is now colonised by corals, making it a relaxed dive suitable for beginners. Divers can stay shallow near shore or extend the dive further out.
BeginnerShore entry
אתר צלילה -סטי"ל (24 מטר)
Eilat (Southern District) · 18–24 m
The Satil (INS Sufa) is a former Israeli Navy Saar-class missile boat scuttled off Eilat in 1994 as an artificial reef, lying only about 50 m offshore with the bow at roughly 18 m, the stern at 21 m and a maximum depth near 24 m. The upper structure suits beginner-to-intermediate divers while the deeper sections call for more experience. The wreck attracts schooling sea bass, barracuda, lionfish and rays.
IntermediateShore entry
Plan a dive in Israel
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Israel include Eilat (Southern District). The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 1 beginner and 1 intermediate dive sites. Listed depths range from about 3m to 30m where available. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Israel
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Israel?
Start with Eilat (Southern District). PickADive lists 4 public dive sites in Israel, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.
Is Israel good for beginner divers?
PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Israel as beginner level. That is 25% of the 4 listed dive sites. 3 dive sites countrywide are recorded with shore access, and listed depths start from about 3m. Use the difficulty badges, access notes, depth range, reviews, and local operator advice to decide whether a site fits your training and comfort.
What depths can I expect when diving in Israel?
The public PickADive catalog for Israel currently shows listed depths from about 3m to 30m. Always check the individual site page and current local guidance before choosing a dive.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Israel?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Israel, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.