Ataqa Reef
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Ataqa Reef offers some of Eilat's richest reef diving.
Ataqa Reef in Eilat offers a relaxed dive along a sloping coral garden. We typically find a good mix of Red Sea reef fish here, like parrotfish and butterflyfish, often with moray eels tucked into the crevices. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited for divers wanting an easygoing exploration without strong currents or deep profiles. A good spot to stretch your fins after arriving.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ataqa Reef
Ataqa Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ataqa Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (29.5, 34.92) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
34.15°C
93°F
Wind Speed
6.87 m/s
13.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1006.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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