Elpida Wreck
The Elpida, a massive 63m commercial vessel, was deliberately sunk for scuba diving purposes. Resting at a depth of approximately 30m, with its main deck located at 20m, this dive site offers a remarkable exploration opportunity. The wreck features a spacious bridge, accommodation areas, and a large, elongated deck. Inside, divers can explore expansive container areas, corridors, and the engine room.
Diving around the Elpida wreck is a vibrant experience, brimming with marine life. Expect to encounter a variety of fascinating species including bream, amberjacks, wrasse, damsel fish, and lionfish.
Visibility at this dive site reaches up to 18m, allowing divers to marvel at the underwater surroundings. With a maximum depth of 25m, this dive is recommended for advanced and expert level divers. The location of this captivating dive site is in Oroklini, Larnaca District, South Cyprus, 7040, Cyprus.
Diving around the Elpida wreck is a vibrant experience, brimming with marine life. Expect to encounter a variety of fascinating species including bream, amberjacks, wrasse, damsel fish, and lionfish.
Visibility at this dive site reaches up to 18m, allowing divers to marvel at the underwater surroundings. With a maximum depth of 25m, this dive is recommended for advanced and expert level divers. The location of this captivating dive site is in Oroklini, Larnaca District, South Cyprus, 7040, Cyprus.
Diving Conditions Score for Elpida Wreck
9.6
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Elpida Wreck
Depth
25m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Elpida Wreck
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
0.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
26.36km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
25°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Elpida Wreck
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Dive Score Chart for Elpida Wreck
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.254733333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 6.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 9.220872573839664/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Elpida Wreck: 06:00
Sunset at Elpida Wreck: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Elpida Wreck 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
6:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.36m (4s), Wind: 6.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Elpida WreckAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Elpida Wreck
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 Elpida Wreck
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Elpida Wreck
December
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.0
January
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Elpida Wreck
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
June
Visibility
17.5m / 57.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Elpida Wreck
Elpida Wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (29.8°C) and January the coldest (7.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 2, 2026
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