Atspas Beach
Atspas Beach in Greece offers a delightful diving experience, especially for beginners. This picturesque sandy beach boasts calm waters with occasional slow currents, making it an ideal spot for novices. With a maximum depth of 15 meters, divers can explore comfortably here. The beach features shallow entry and exit points, allowing easy access for divers and even cars.
Divers at Atspas Beach can expect a vibrant underwater ecosystem. The crystal clear waters provide visibility of up to 10 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the marine life. Red starfish, moray eels, octopuses, and dolphins are among the fascinating creatures that can be encountered here. Schools of anchovies and annular seabream add to the diversity of fish species. Additionally, divers will be greeted by an array of corals, sponges, and lichen, forming a beautiful underwater flora.
Conveniently located just a 15-minute car drive from Dive Pirates, Atspas Beach is a must-visit destination for divers seeking a tranquil and rewarding diving experience. So gear up and explore the wonders of this enchanting dive site in the refreshing waters of Greece.
Divers at Atspas Beach can expect a vibrant underwater ecosystem. The crystal clear waters provide visibility of up to 10 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the marine life. Red starfish, moray eels, octopuses, and dolphins are among the fascinating creatures that can be encountered here. Schools of anchovies and annular seabream add to the diversity of fish species. Additionally, divers will be greeted by an array of corals, sponges, and lichen, forming a beautiful underwater flora.
Conveniently located just a 15-minute car drive from Dive Pirates, Atspas Beach is a must-visit destination for divers seeking a tranquil and rewarding diving experience. So gear up and explore the wonders of this enchanting dive site in the refreshing waters of Greece.
Diving Conditions Score for Atspas Beach
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Atspas Beach
Depth
7m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Atspas Beach
Wave Height
0.34m
Wind Speed
9.7 m/s
Water Temp
24.3°C
Visibility
40.64km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
20.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Atspas Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Atspas Beach
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.652266666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 2.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.19184761904762/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Atspas Beach : 06:00
Sunset at Atspas Beach : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Atspas Beach 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.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.18m (2.5s), Wind: 2.8 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Atspas Beach Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Atspas Beach
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 Atspas Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Atspas Beach
January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Atspas Beach
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Atspas Beach
Atspas Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (3.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m 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). January 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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