Black Point
Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, Black Point has something to delight you. The shallow dive allows for a relaxed and enjoyable exploration of the underwater landscape. The clear visibility enhances the overall experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
During your dive, you'll encounter a variety of marine species. Keep an eye out for groupers, moray eels, parrotfish, octopus, and sea stars. Black Point is teeming with life, and you might even be lucky enough to spot big pelagics, such as turtles and albino rays. The diverse underwater ecosystem also includes fascinating creatures like nudibranchs, lionfish, and triggerfish.
Exploring Black Point is like embarking on a treasure hunt, as you may stumble upon hidden gems such as pots, anchors, passages, caves, or even cannons. Every dive at this incredible site brings the opportunity for new discoveries and unforgettable moments.
Located near Mavri Myti, in the Municipality of Amorgos, Naxos Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, 84008, Greece, Black Point is easily accessible for divers seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Black Point
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Black Point
Depth
18m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Black Point
Wave Height
1.28m
Wind Speed
26 m/s
Water Temp
23.4°C
Visibility
32.7km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
25°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Black Point
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.706666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 37.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.46/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Black Point 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.
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.36m (4.7s), Wind: 37.3 m/s
Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 32.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Black PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Black Point
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 Black Point
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Black Point
Ideal Conditions for Black Point
Water Temp
24.9°C / 76.8°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Black Point
Black Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (24.9°C) and January the coldest (7.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.9m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 6, 2026