When is the best time to dive Coral Beach Nature Reserve?

The typical diving season is January to December; September to October; July to August. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Israel · Eilat

Coral Beach Nature Reserve

Q: Is Coral Beach Nature Reserve good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - one of the best snorkeling sites in Eilat; guided access over the reef flat and lagoon, buoy line keeps snorkelers off the fragile coral; entrance fee ~35 ILS adult / 21 ILS child (2022 pricing, VERIFY current rate)

Also known as: Coral Beach

Best time to dive

January to December; September to October; July to August

What you might see

Eagle rayLikely
Grey reef sharkPossible
Moray eelLikely
Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - one of the best snorkeling sites in Eilat; guided access over the reef flat and lagoon, buoy line keeps snorkelers off the fragile coral; entrance fee ~35 ILS adult / 21 ILS child (2022 pricing, VERIFY current rate)

Safety notes

Protected nature reserve - no touching/collecting coral or fish; buoy lines mark no-entry zones for divers/snorkelers; venomous species present (lionfish, scorpionfish, occasional stonefish); park entry fee and opening hours (9am-6pm summer, 9am-5pm winter, closed certain holidays) enforced by Israel Nature and Parks Authority

Permits & fees

Nature reserve entrance fee required (~35 ILS adult/21 ILS child, 2022 rate, VERIFY current price); no separate dive permit but reserve rules restrict where you may swim/dive

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Eilat

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.