15m
    Eilat, Israel

    EL HADEY

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - EL HADEY offers some of Eilat's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 139+ species recorded
    Water18-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 15m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    El Hadey is one of our favourite dives in Eilat, a classic Red Sea wreck that delivers every time. At just 15 metres, it’s a perfect multi-level dive, allowing plenty of bottom time to really explore the yacht. We’ve probably dived El Hadey two dozen times, and we still find something new. The wreck itself is a small vessel, maybe 15-20 metres long, but it’s packed with character. You can peek into the cabins and swim through the saloon. Look for the resident moray eels tucked into every crevice, and the lionfish often patrol the railings. What we really love about El Hadey is the way the wreck has become a living reef. Schools of glassfish swarm around the mast, parting as you swim through them, and the hard corals are starting to really take hold on the deck. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents, and suits anyone from advanced open water divers to those looking for a relaxed photo opportunity. Try to catch it early in the morning before the crowds arrive; the light play through the upper deck is beautiful then.

    Typical EL HADEY Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EL HADEY

    EL HADEY Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for EL HADEY, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.59, 32.72) (82km away)

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    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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