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Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Discover a breathtaking shallow dive site located in Israel's stunning Neve Menahem Begin. With a maximum depth of 14 meters (45 feet), this dive offers a perfect opportunity for beginners to explore the wonders beneath the surface. The rock formations at this site have been delicately sculpted by the currents, creating mesmerizing passage ways and canyons to navigate through. Amidst these captivating small overheads and coves, divers will be treated to an abundance of marine life. Prepare to encounter an array of fascinating creatures such as groupers, moray eels, squid, octopuses, and more. Experience visibility of 13 meters as you immerse yourself in this captivating underwater world. Plan your next unforgettable diving adventure at this remarkable shallow reef.

Diving Conditions Score for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

8.4
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Depth

14m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

17.3 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

26.78km

Cloud Cover

51%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

27.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים
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Dive Score Chart for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.629751282051283/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.714932616487456/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים: 06:00
Sunset at Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
21:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.65s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (5.2s), Wind: 7.9 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 7.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

December
Score: 9.2
January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.9

Ideal Conditions for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.4m / 53.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים

Anchor Canyon - קניון העוגנים shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (9.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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