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Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Kattza, an inactive pier previously used for oil pumping, now offers an exhilarating diving experience in Israel's Dolphin Reef region. Open for diving and swimming since 2016, this site boasts vibrant coral formations thriving on the pillars supporting the pier. Encounter the curious dolphins of Dolphin Reef while exploring the site's lively underwater ecosystem.

Divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and experts, can explore the pillars and pinnacles filled with an array of colorful fish species. Keep a lookout for puffers, surgeonfish, triggerfish, and other fascinating marine creatures. If you're lucky, you may even come across a majestic seahorse.

With a maximum depth of 17m and visibility reaching up to 17m, Kattza offers excellent underwater visibility for divers to fully immerse themselves in this captivating underwater world. Plan your underwater adventure conveniently at Dolphin Reef, located in Eilat, Beersheba Subdistrict, South District, Israel.

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Diving Conditions Score for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Depth

17m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

22.1 m/s

Water Temp

25.7°C

Visibility

44.82km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

35°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת
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Dive Score Chart for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.366666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 23.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.95/10.

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

Sunrise at Katza Eilat קצאא אילת: 06:00
Sunset at Katza Eilat קצאא אילת: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Katza Eilat קצאא אילת 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
15:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 23.4 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 8.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

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 Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.8/10

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

Best Months for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.0m / 45.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Katza Eilat קצאא אילת

Katza Eilat קצאא אילת shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.2°C) and January the coldest (10.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 20, 2026

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