Dafni Beach
Experience the beauty of a home reef right in front of the beach at our dive site in Zakynthos, Greece. With an easy entrance and a comfortable sandy bottom, this site is perfect for beginner divers. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives in this underwater paradise, including the Loggerhead sea turtle, also known as Caretta-Caretta, which nests in this area.
As you explore the site, you'll encounter a maximum depth of 7 meters, with visibility reaching up to 16 meters. The end of the reef offers a maximum depth of 5 meters, followed by an empty sandy zone. Proceeding further, you'll come across grassy fields with scattered rocks, ranging in depth from 7 to 15 meters.
Located inside the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, our dive site is nestled in the scenic surroundings of Xirokastello, κ. Βασιλικού, Ano Vasilikos, Zakynthos Municipality, Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of this underwater world, guided by our experienced dive team. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable adventure at our dive site in Zakynthos, Greece.
As you explore the site, you'll encounter a maximum depth of 7 meters, with visibility reaching up to 16 meters. The end of the reef offers a maximum depth of 5 meters, followed by an empty sandy zone. Proceeding further, you'll come across grassy fields with scattered rocks, ranging in depth from 7 to 15 meters.
Located inside the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, our dive site is nestled in the scenic surroundings of Xirokastello, κ. Βασιλικού, Ano Vasilikos, Zakynthos Municipality, Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of this underwater world, guided by our experienced dive team. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable adventure at our dive site in Zakynthos, Greece.
Diving Conditions Score for Dafni Beach
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Dafni Beach
Depth
7m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Dafni Beach
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
13.4 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
31.6km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
31°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dafni Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Dafni Beach
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.603763636363638/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 4.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.285308641975309/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Dafni Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Dafni Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Dafni 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
9:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.24m (4.4s), Wind: 4.8 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Dafni BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dafni 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 Dafni 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 Dafni Beach
January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Dafni Beach
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
16.8m / 55.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Dafni Beach
Dafni Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (7.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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