The Lighthouse
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - The Lighthouse offers some of Eilat's richest diving. Water ranges 18-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Lighthouse in Eilat offers a gentle slope down to about 20 metres, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. We usually see lionfish tucked into crevices and schools of colourful anthias hovering above the coral patches. It’s a straightforward shore entry, perfect for an easy afternoon dive or a check-out dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Lighthouse, 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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