Israel

Hof Ha Carmel Regional Council

Hof HaCarmel Regional Council is a coastal area in northern Israel near Haifa. It provides access to the Mediterranean Sea and nearby dive centers focus on boat and shore diving from the coast, with a mix of reef slopes, sandy bottoms, and local wreck and marine life typical of the eastern Mediterranean. While the region itself has limited large-scale dive zones compared to major Red Sea or Mediterranean hubs, divers often use Haifa and nearby towns as gateways to nearby sites, including protected bays and shallow reefs suitable for training, night dives, and shore dives. The area is more of a gateway to coastal dives and freshwater options in the wider country rather than a standalone dive destination.

Essential information for traveling in Israel

About Israel

Sea
Gulf of Aqaba, Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basi...
Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Languages
HE AR
Demonym
Israeli
Phone prefix
+972

Practicalities

Currency
ILS
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type H
Airports
TLV ETM ETH HFA

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Hof HaCarmel Regional Council

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hof HaCarmel Regional Council

The best time to dive in Hof HaCarmel Regional Council

The best months to dive in Hof HaCarmel Regional Council are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
14 °C 19 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
12 °C 18 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
17 °C 18 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
19 °C 20 °C 8/10
05 - May
22 °C 22 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 26 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 29 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
24 °C 27 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
22 °C 25 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
16 °C 22 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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