The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
This dive site located in Israel is one of the largest wrecks in the eastern Mediterranean. Resting at a depth of 32 meters (96 feet) on a sandy bed, this impressive barge sank in 1980 due to storm damage. Qualified divers have the opportunity to explore its interior through a penetration dive.
The wreck serves as a habitat for a variety of marine life, including ax fish, groupers, and rays, which are more frequently spotted during the colder winter months. With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this site offers an exhilarating diving experience for expert divers.
Discover the wonders of this captivating wreck just off the coast of Israel.
The wreck serves as a habitat for a variety of marine life, including ax fish, groupers, and rays, which are more frequently spotted during the colder winter months. With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this site offers an exhilarating diving experience for expert divers.
Discover the wonders of this captivating wreck just off the coast of Israel.
Diving Conditions Score for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
8.7
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
Depth
16m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
expert
Weather Conditions for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
8.6 m/s
Water Temp
26.3°C
Visibility
27.08km
Cloud Cover
55%
Wave Period
4.9s
Air Temperature
25.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
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Dive Score Chart for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.413016838487973/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.072174149659864/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה: 06:00
Sunset at The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה 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
17:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.66m (4.85s), Wind: 16 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.62m (5.55s), Wind: 11.7 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 8.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולהAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
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 The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
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 The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה
The Big Barge (Wreck) - הודברה הגדולה shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.3°C) and December the coldest (19.3°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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