Birds Head Canyon

Tel Aviv, Israel

Depth

12m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Birds Head Canyon

Tel Aviv, Israel

Depth

12m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Birds Head Canyon

Birds Head Canyon is located just off of Mezizim Beach on the main beach front promenade of Tel Aviv in Israel. This is one of few Med dives off of Israel where most people prefer the Red Sea and Eilat. The reef is a bit shallower than Gordon Caves and also closer to the beach so the swim to it is much shorter. The rock structure is Mediterranean reef style and the Mezizim Canyon has rich marine life. The canyon consists of a long natural crack that crosses the reef from west to east. The dive starts west of the wave barrier. Meander south through the reef until we hit the Canyon. After exploring the canyon swim back towards the wave barrier, enter and exit on Mezizim beach.

Birds Head Canyon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Cave

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

8% at 10m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Axilfish
Thorn Fish
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

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