Tamar - שונית תמר
Tamar is an artificial reef located in Israel's Aqua Sport, Eilat. Placed in 2007, this reef was specially designed to foster marine life and create a growing bed. Situated at a depth of 8 meters (24 feet), Tamar rises up to 2 meters (6 feet).
This underwater habitat has flourished, providing a home to a diverse range of marine creatures including hard corals, soft corals, shrimp, small crabs, and various fish species. Additionally, divers exploring Tamar can also discover a few pinnacles within close proximity on the same dive.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Tamar is an ideal dive site suitable for beginners. So grab your gear and dive into the remarkable marine world that awaits at Tamar, Israel's captivating artificial reef.
This underwater habitat has flourished, providing a home to a diverse range of marine creatures including hard corals, soft corals, shrimp, small crabs, and various fish species. Additionally, divers exploring Tamar can also discover a few pinnacles within close proximity on the same dive.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, Tamar is an ideal dive site suitable for beginners. So grab your gear and dive into the remarkable marine world that awaits at Tamar, Israel's captivating artificial reef.
Diving Conditions Score for Tamar - שונית תמר
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tamar - שונית תמר
Depth
10m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Tamar - שונית תמר
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tamar - שונית תמר
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Dive Score Chart for Tamar - שונית תמר
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.713333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.213333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tamar - שונית תמר: 06:00
Sunset at Tamar - שונית תמר: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tamar - שונית תמר 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tamar - שונית תמרAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tamar - שונית תמר
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 Tamar - שונית תמר
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tamar - שונית תמר
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Tamar - שונית תמר
Water Temp
23.0°C / 73.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tamar - שונית תמר
Tamar - שונית תמר shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.0°C) and December the coldest (19.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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