De Costa Bay
Located in Cyprus, this dive site offers easy access from the beach, with a gradual slope leading down to a maximum depth of 13 meters. With its rocky formations and flat sandy bottoms, divers at this site have the opportunity to spot turtles, stingrays, barracuda, razor fish, and double-banded bream. The visibility here is impressive, reaching up to 19 meters, making it an ideal spot for beginners and advanced divers alike. Close to Mesogious Villas in Protaras, Paralimni, Famagusta District, South Cyprus, this dive site is a must-visit for underwater enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for De Costa Bay
8.7
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for De Costa Bay
Depth
11m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for De Costa Bay
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
10.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.8°C
Visibility
22km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
3.9s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for De Costa Bay
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Dive Score Chart for De Costa Bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.297340540540542/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 12.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.352562869198312/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at De Costa Bay: 06:00
Sunset at De Costa Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at De Costa Bay 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
20:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.52m (3.95s), Wind: 3.7 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.75s), Wind: 13.6 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 12.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for De Costa BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at De Costa Bay
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 De Costa Bay
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for De Costa Bay
December
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for De Costa Bay
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
17.0m / 55.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for De Costa Bay
De Costa Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (8.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026
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