Eilat, Israel, August 2007 Trip Report

[davidfisher]

Yes its hot right now in Eilat but not at all humid as its in the desert. I am from London and recently moved to Eilat after spending 5 years diving around the world on all 5 continents. I

I also do a lot of photography and Noam is very well respected here in Eilat!

I myself have recently opened a dive operation here called prodive (www.prodive.co.il), we are very protective about the reefs here, no they are not in great shape but a lot of work is being done to plant new corals and hope for a return to earlier days. The Coral Marine Nature Reseve are working hard and have recently put up clear signs and special entrances into the sea to avoid coral damage.

I am big on beach clean ups and am making sure that Prodive are involved in at least one clean up a month, more now in the summer.

I am very happy to be teaching now here in the Red Sea in Eilat. I do take trips over to Sinai now and again and was recently diving in and around the blue hole, quite spectaular!

Whether you dive with us or anyone else in Eilat, please remember one thing - REPECT THE REEF!

am happy to answer any questions on diving here in Eilat or Sinai

 

[giladshay]

78 degrees, very nice.

Before answering the question, I'd like to thank the report, and also recommend to adopt Jai Bar respond (By the way, perfect dive buddy ).


Temperatures
In the Red- Sea:
Through the year, it goes in between 21-25 [c] =~ 70-77 [f].


but... it doesn't include (edges):
deep dive winter time where temp can go as low as 20 [c] =~ 68 [f].
or
surface/shallow summer time where temp can go as high as 26 [c] =~ 79 [f].


Generally, in the Red- Sea, temp has strong relations with the yearly seasons.

Winter (Dec- March): 21-22 [c] =~ 70-72 [f].
Summer (Jul- Sep): 25-26 [c] =~ 77-79 [f].
Fall (Oct- Nov), Spring (Apr- Jun): 23-24 [c] =~ 73- 75 [f].


I'd highly recommend to dive with proper wet suit in winter (5mm, Hood, Gloves), as well as shorty suit in summer (3mm).


Enjoy diving in the Red- Sea.

 

[ofleisher]

Before answering the question, I'd like to thank the report, and also recommend to adopt Jai Bar respond (By the way, perfect dive buddy ).


Temperatures
In the Red- Sea:
Through the year, it goes in between 21-25 [c] =~ 70-77 [f].


but... it doesn't include (edges):
deep dive winter time where temp can go as low as 20 [c] =~ 68 [f].
or
surface/shallow summer time where temp can go as high as 26 [c] =~ 79 [f].


Generally, in the Red- Sea, temp has strong relations with the yearly seasons.

Winter (Dec- March): 21-22 [c] =~ 70-72 [f].
Summer (Jul- Sep): 25-26 [c] =~ 77-79 [f].
Fall (Oct- Nov), Spring (Apr- Jun): 23-24 [c] =~ 73- 75 [f].


I'd highly recommend to dive with proper wet suit in winter (5mm, Hood, Gloves), as well as shorty suit in summer (3mm).


Enjoy diving in the Red- Sea.

Hi Gilad,
Nice to C U here
FYI, over the last weekend water Temp at 22M depth (SATIL) - 27 C.
at 2 M - 29C !! its time for you to check this out....

 

[Red Sea Shadow]

You're right. The temperatures in Sanai were also above average, sometimes 29 and 30 C.

 

[giladshay]

Hi Gilad,
Nice to C U here
FYI, over the last weekend water Temp at 22M depth (SATIL) - 27 C.
at 2 M - 29C !! its time for you to check this out....

Well... U R right. I forgot to take into consideration the earth global warming .

 

[ofleisher]

A nice one from AL - JAZEERA - Some action to support the Red Sea...Biologists create new Red Sea reefs - lets hope.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ58QQrDs4c

 

[Paco II]

Is there a version of your site in english? Unfortunately my ivrit is not good enough to read it.

I myself have recently opened a dive operation here called prodive (www.prodive.co.il)...

 

[aic007]

Just got back a few weeks ago from Israel and also had a chance to dive the red sea. Gotta say it was an incredible experience. Booked with Isrotel, Boaz who handled all the booking arangements was great and always provided plenty of info regarding the trip. Went out on the Panorama Sharm and did the Straights of Tiran for 3 days. Great crew, great dives and definately planning another trip soon.

Heres a link to the pics I took diving,
http://flickr.com/photos/aic007/collections/72157601543554328/

 

[Natasha]

Red Sea - Eilat, Israel, August 2007 Trip Report



It was an excellent trip and we hope to return someday.

Great trip report. Loved everyone's Pix. Israel is high on my list too. Hopefully in the next few years or so.
Thanks for sharing.