Al Qaţafah
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Al Qaţafah offers some of Eilat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Al Qaţafah, sometimes called the Japanese Gardens, offers an easy dive right off the Eilat shore. Drop down onto a sloping reef, home to healthy hard corals and a reliable spot for lionfish and schools of snapper. It’s a comfortable dive for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than deep challenges, ideal for newer divers or a chill second tank. Keep an eye out for resident moray eels tucked into the reef structure.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Al Qaţafah
Al Qaţafah Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Al Qaţafah, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.59, 32.72) (82km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 23.9–27.7°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.78 m/s
13.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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