Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר
Protected Area
محمية العقبة البحرية
Why dive here
With 67+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר offers some of Aqaba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Tamar Eilat, or Shunit Tamar as it's sometimes known, is a very pleasant, shallow dive right off the beach in Aqaba. At just 11 meters, it’s ideal for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed second dive. You’ll find a surprising number of smaller reef fish here, often darting between the hard and soft corals that make up the reef. We've seen lionfish tucked into crevices and parrotfish grazing away, occasionally even a moray eel peeking out. It's an easy entry, easy exit, and a generally low-current spot, making it a great place to simply observe without having to fight any conditions.
Typical Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר
Dive shops near Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר
Manta
Marina Divers
DIVERS VILLAGE
Aquatic World
SIGALA DIVING SCHOOL
AHLA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר
Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tamar Eilat - שונית תמר, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.52, 34.94) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 24.7–27.9°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: S (191.3°)
Salinity
39.4 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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