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Agios Nikolaos

Located beneath the majestic cliffs of Oia, our dive site offers the perfect opportunity for divers to immerse themselves in the beauty of its surrounding waters. This small island holds a plethora of underwater treasures, including awe-inspiring rock formations and a vibrant array of marine life.

At Saint Nikolas, divers can marvel at the sight of schools of barracudas, various species of wrasses, elusive octopuses, and colorful sea slugs. The rich biodiversity of this underwater sanctuary also includes sea urchins, anemones, worms, and vibrant sponges.

With excellent visibility of up to 25m and a maximum depth of 21m, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can explore the wonders that lie beneath the surface. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or a seasoned diver seeking new adventures, our site offers something for everyone.

Situated in the beautiful country of Greece, our dive site is conveniently located near Beach STP. You'll find us in the vicinity of Θήρα - Οία, Ormos Ammoudiou, the Community of Ia, Ia Municipal Unit, Municipality of Thira, the Thira Regional Unit, and the South Aegean and Aegean regions. Plan your visit to our dive site and experience the magic of Greece's underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Agios Nikolaos

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Agios Nikolaos

Depth

21m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Agios Nikolaos

Wave Height

1.18m

Wind Speed

24.2 m/s

Water Temp

22.5°C

Visibility

39.44km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

4.85s

Air Temperature

25.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Agios Nikolaos
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Dive Score Chart for Agios Nikolaos

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.48/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 22.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.925233333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Agios Nikolaos: 06:00
Sunset at Agios Nikolaos: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Agios Nikolaos 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.12m (4.55s), Wind: 22.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.12m, Wind: 20.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Agios Nikolaos
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Agios Nikolaos

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 Agios Nikolaos

Winter

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

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

Best Months for Agios Nikolaos

January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Agios Nikolaos

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.7°C / 78.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.3m / 40.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.7°C) and January the coldest (8.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). April 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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