The Border Line, Eilat - מעבר גבול - Aqaba

We’ve all heard of it, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like – a dive right along the maritime border between Jordan and Israel. At only 15 meters deep, it's not about the depth here, but the drift. You'll need an expert understanding of currents because they can be fickle, pulling you one way then another without much warning. Look out for schools of barracuda cruising in the blue, and we’ve often spotted some impressive Napoleon wrasse making their rounds. It’s a unique badge of honor for those who like their diving with a side of geopolitical quirk.

Location
Aqaba, Jordan, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
29.490300, 34.906500
Maximum Depth
15m
Difficulty
Expert

Marine Protected Area: محمية العقبة البحرية

Best Time to Dive in Aqaba

The warmest water temperatures in Aqaba occur in August, averaging 27.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 21.9°C
  • February: 20.9°C
  • March: 20.5°C
  • April: 20.9°C
  • May: 22.7°C
  • June: 24.5°C
  • July: 25.8°C
  • August: 27.2°C
  • September: 26.7°C
  • October: 25.5°C
  • November: 24.5°C
  • December: 23.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Aqaba

Nearest Dive Centres to The Border Line, Eilat - מעבר גבול

Marine Life in Aqaba

Home to 70 recorded species including 40 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for The Border Line, Eilat - מעבר גבול

Based on average water temperature of 23.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 24°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories