Glicorisa
Underwater, you'll be treated to a vibrant array of marine life. From small fish to octopus, starfish, and sea urchins, there's plenty to captivate your attention. The site boasts both sandy and rocky bottoms, offering a diverse and visually stunning landscape.
Enhanced by its location in Greece, this dive site near Karpovoulos in the Municipal Unit of Pythagoreio is a hidden gem in the Samos Regional Unit of the Northern Aegean. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 7 meters, this beginner-friendly dive spot is a must-visit for any diver. Come and experience the wonders of the underwater world in this breathtaking aquatic paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Glicorisa
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Glicorisa
Depth
7m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Glicorisa
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
8.1 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
33.18km
Cloud Cover
59%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Glicorisa
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.016789201877934/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.831/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Glicorisa 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: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (3.55s), Wind: 5 m/s
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for GlicorisaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Glicorisa
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 Glicorisa
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Glicorisa
Ideal Conditions for Glicorisa
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
19.2m / 63.0ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Glicorisa
Glicorisa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (5.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 1, 2026