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Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Welcome to our dive site located in Israel, specifically near the Neve Yam water park in the HaVered area. This shore dive presents an incredible exploration opportunity for beginners, offering a maximum depth of 7 meters (23 feet) and excellent visibility of 8 meters (26 feet).

The highlight of this dive is the large reef featuring a small cave and a picturesque tiny island. As you descend to a depth of just 3-5 meters (9-15 feet), you'll have the chance to venture into the enchanting small cave. The cave's ceiling is adorned with cracks that allow streams of light to penetrate, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of vibrant colors that will leave you in awe.

Aside from the diverse marine life you can expect to encounter throughout the Mediterranean, this particular dive spot boasts an abundance of red sea anemones, offering an additional visual delight.

Whether you are a beginner diver or someone seeking a captivating underwater experience, this dive site in Israel provides an ideal setting. Explore the captivating beauty of the Mediterranean sea and be prepared to be amazed by the stunning features of this shore dive.

Note: Please ensure you have the necessary diving skills and equipment before embarking on this adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Depth

7m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

13.9 m/s

Water Temp

26.9°C

Visibility

33.88km

Cloud Cover

8%

Wave Period

6.3s

Air Temperature

27.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים
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Dive Score Chart for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.228539784946236/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 16.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.37060361757106/10.

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

Sunrise at Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים: 06:00
Sunset at Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים 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
0:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.76m (6.45s), Wind: 3.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.8m (6.35s), Wind: 6.9 m/s

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Best Day
15:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 16.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

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 Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

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

Best Months for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

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

Ideal Conditions for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.6m / 54.5ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים

Neve Yam Caves - המערה בנווה ים shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (8.3°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 20, 2026

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