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Adabanko Reef

Located approximately 1.5/2 km from the shore in Kuşadası, Turkey, this dive site is renowned among divers. With a starting depth of 5 meters, divers can head north towards the edge of the reef and enjoy a free descent to 15 meters. For those seeking deeper waters, it is possible to reach a maximum depth of 40 meters.

Exploring this site offers divers the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of marine life. While some species may be concealed in the somewhat dark and hidden locations, a careful search will reveal their presence.

With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.

For more information about this mesmerizing dive location in Kuşadası, visit divechamp.com or contact us directly.

Close Location: Yılancı Burnu, Kadınlar Denizi, Kuşadası, Aydın, Aegean Region, 09400, Turkey.

Diving Conditions Score for Adabanko Reef

8.8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Adabanko Reef

Depth

19m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Adabanko Reef

Wave Height

0.4m

Wind Speed

4.5 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

42.06km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.35s

Air Temperature

26.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Adabanko Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Adabanko Reef

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.935609756097563/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 9.120957854406132/10.

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

Sunrise at Adabanko Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Adabanko Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Adabanko Reef 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
22:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.38m (4.35s), Wind: 0.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.1s), Wind: 8 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Adabanko Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Adabanko Reef

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 Adabanko Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Adabanko Reef

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Adabanko Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.8°C / 74.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Adabanko Reef

Adabanko Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.8°C) and December the coldest (19.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026

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