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Faros

This dive location in Greece offers an exciting and versatile experience for divers. Whether you prefer a drift dive or a normal dive from the back of the boat, this site caters to both options. It is important to note that strong currents can be encountered here, but a drift dive allows you to effortlessly navigate through the dive and fully enjoy the experience.

While exploring this dive site, divers will have the opportunity to encounter fascinating marine life. Keep an eye out for large moray eels and colorful nudibranchs that can often be found in the area. However, the main highlight of this dive is its historical significance. Discover the remnants of the past as you explore the beautiful reef, with its vibrant colors, and the awe-inspiring wall.

One noteworthy feature of this dive site is the abundance of Amphora. These artifacts are quite large and in good condition. It is crucial to remember that they are strictly for observation purposes only. Please refrain from touching or taking them to ensure the preservation of the site.

With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive is suitable for divers of various skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers an incredible underwater adventure for all. Located near Maragkas, Aghia Anna, in the Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades, Naxos Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, Greece, this dive site is easily accessible and promises a memorable experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Faros

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Faros

Depth

17m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Faros

Wave Height

0.98m

Wind Speed

27.5 m/s

Water Temp

22.8°C

Visibility

36.7km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

24.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Faros
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Dive Score Chart for Faros

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.593333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 27.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.193333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Faros: 06:00
Sunset at Faros: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Faros 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.82m (3.95s), Wind: 27.4 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 20.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Faros
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Faros

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 Faros

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Faros

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Faros

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.7°C / 74.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Faros

Faros shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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