PANAGIA SOUMELA
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - PANAGIA SOUMELA offers some of Eilat's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Panagia Soumela is a proper leviathan, a tanker well over 170 metres long, grounded just off Eilat’s shore. We love that it’s such an accessible wreck, completely broken up into enormous sections and spread out at a mere five metres depth. You'll spend most of your dive just swimming around the enormous metal plates and twisted girders, feeling the scale of the thing. Schools of damselfish shimmer over the buckled hull, and we’ve spotted moray eels tucked into the dark crevices more times than we can count. This is our pick for an easy, fascinating dive where you can really take your time exploring a big piece of history; it’s perfect for photographers wanting good light or anyone who just wants to drift and soak it all in. We'd suggest aiming for a calm morning; less surface chop makes for an even more relaxed experience.
Typical PANAGIA SOUMELA Dive Profile
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PANAGIA SOUMELA
PANAGIA SOUMELA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PANAGIA SOUMELA, 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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