Büyük Mağara
To access the cave, divers should head west from the starting point. However, the entrance remains hidden until descending in front of the overhang at approximately 27m. It is crucial to be mindful of depth and decompression limits while venturing through this site.
Once inside Büyük Mağara, divers can marvel at the stunning marine life that thrives within its depths. Prepare to be captivated by Neptune's lace bouquets, button coral, and the swift red shrimp colonies that quickly vanish before your eyes.
For those less experienced, there are still opportunities to enjoy this dive site. Inexperienced divers can traverse the cave's roof and explore the shallow plateau, which lack strong currents.
The visibility at Büyük Mağara is around 15m, offering divers a clear view of the surroundings. The maximum depth of this site is 30m, providing a thrilling and challenging adventure for divers seeking deeper dives.
Büyük Mağara is located close to Kinocycle Free Camp No Water, Çetikli Yolu, Kaş, Antalya, making it easily accessible. Exploring this magnificent underwater cave is an unforgettable experience that showcases the wonders of Turkey's underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Büyük Mağara
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Büyük Mağara
Depth
30m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Büyük Mağara
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
12.8 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
35.62km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.8s
Air Temperature
31.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Büyük Mağara
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.011360544217688/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 4.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.741360544217688/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Büyük Mağara 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.44m (4.9s), Wind: 4.9 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Büyük Mağara Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Büyük Mağara
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 Büyük Mağara
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Büyük Mağara
Ideal Conditions for Büyük Mağara
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Büyük Mağara
Büyük Mağara shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (6.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m 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). February 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 7, 2026