Israel

Palmachim Reef

3–12 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

45Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.2 m

7.2 s

Swell

1.1 m

6.5 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

27.6°C

Wind

21.3 km/h

→ W

Sea level

-0.3 m

falling

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Planning window

01:00–02:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging

Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.5°C

Sun, Oct 18Watch

Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C

Mon, Oct 19Watch

Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C

Next 72 hours

14:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.6°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.6°C

02:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

08:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

14:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.4°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.4°C

14:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.4°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

08:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.3°C

Catalog depth3–12 m

Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Peak month

Aug 28.2°

Jan18.6°

Feb17.5°

Mar17.6°

Apr18.8°

May21.3°

Jun24.7°

Jul27.0°

Aug28.2°

Sep27.9°

Oct26.4°

Nov23.7°

Dec20.8°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 10 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Questions to ask a local operator

What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations

Giant goby

Gobius cobitis

DeepLog6

Persian conch

Conomurex persicus

DeepLog6

Jellyfish

Rhopilema nomadica

DeepLog4

Neverita josephinia

DeepLog4

Violet bittersweet

Glycymeris nummaria

DeepLog4

Ornate wrasse

Thalassoma pavo

DeepLog3

Reflexed jewel box

Chama pacifica

DeepLog3

Rough limpet

Patella ulyssiponensis

DeepLog3

Sepia

Sepia officinalis

DeepLog3

Banded murex

Hexaplex trunculus

DeepLog2

Brachidontes pharaonis

DeepLog2

Goniobranchus annulatus

DeepLog2

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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