Israel

Bat Yam

Bat Yam is a coastal city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel. It sits along the Mediterranean shores and serves as a gateway for local dive centers and shore access to nearby dive sites along the coast. While not a renowned international dive hub, nearby Tel Aviv and Jaffa offer diving options for shore entries and boat trips to the central or eastern Mediterranean. Expect typical Mediterranean conditions: modest visibility, warm to temperate water, and a mix of reef-like habitats and urban-adjacent marine life. With +200 dive sites in the broader region, divers often base themselves in the area for quick access to coastal sites or for training and local dives at nearby reefs, wrecks, and underwater features reachable from Tel Aviv coast.

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 Bat Yam

Nearby Dive Sites (7)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bat Yam

The best time to dive in Bat Yam

The best months to dive in Bat Yam are from May to October. Temperatures are confortable (22-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
15 °C 19 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
14 °C 18 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
17 °C 18 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
19 °C 20 °C 7/10
05 - May
22 °C 22 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 26 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 28 °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 8/10
11 - Nov.
22 °C 25 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
17 °C 22 °C 0/10

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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