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40 Kafalar

This popular dive site in Turkey is a favorite among deep and drop-off diving enthusiasts. Located between the Pınar-1 wreck and Poyraz Bay, divers can expect challenging conditions with usually windy and choppy waters. The site features an impressive drop-off, beginning at 17 meters and reaching depths of 45 meters or more.

Divers who choose to follow the wall will be treated to a mesmerizing sight of a large school of barracudas. However, it's important to stay cautious of any potential reverse currents in the area.

Known as a prime spot for extended Range dives, both sides of the reef offer steep descents to 40 meters and beyond. The impressive visibility of 22 meters allows divers to fully immerse themselves in the underwater world.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive site offers a range of experiences suitable for divers of all levels. Close to the vibrant city of Bodrum in the Muğla region of Turkey's Aegean coast, this underwater adventure awaits.

Diving Conditions Score for 40 Kafalar

8.7
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for 40 Kafalar

Depth

25m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for 40 Kafalar

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

3.3 m/s

Water Temp

24.7°C

Visibility

39.6km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.65s

Air Temperature

23.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for 40 Kafalar
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Dive Score Chart for 40 Kafalar

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.94658431372549/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 7.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.89987347670251/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at 40 Kafalar: 06:00
Sunset at 40 Kafalar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at 40 Kafalar are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.28m (4.25s), Wind: 7.4 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for 40 Kafalar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 40 Kafalar

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for 40 Kafalar

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for 40 Kafalar

January
Score: 8.1
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for 40 Kafalar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.4°C / 81.3°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.9m / 45.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for 40 Kafalar

40 Kafalar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (29.4°C) and January the coldest (6.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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