Qal‘ah Kabīrah
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Qal‘ah Kabīrah offers some of Eilat's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Qal‘ah Kabīrah, or the Big Castle, offers a substantial reef structure just off the Eilat coastline. We found the coral formations here decent, with a good chance of spotting the usual Red Sea suspects like parrotfish and butterflyfish. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for a relaxed afternoon exploring the reef's contours, good for those looking for an easy, pleasant dive rather than anything dramatic.
Typical Qal‘ah Kabīrah Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Qal‘ah Kabīrah
Qal‘ah Kabīrah Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Qal‘ah Kabīrah, 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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