Kaliva
Kaliva dive site is a popular shore dive located in Cyprus near Kirkis, Protaras, Paralimni, and Famagusta District. Ideal for beginners, this dive offers a gradual descent to a maximum depth of 18m. Divers can start with a giant stride into the crystal-clear waters boasting a visibility of 21m. As they explore the site, they will encounter various marine species including bream, damsel, ornate wrasse, and cornetfish. It is worth noting that lionfish are frequently observed in this area. After circling back up, divers can enjoy the stunning underwater scenery along the shoreline before shallowing off for a safety stop.
Diving Conditions Score for Kaliva
9.1
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kaliva
Depth
17m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Kaliva
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
8.7 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
27.1km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kaliva
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Dive Score Chart for Kaliva
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.653036879432625/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 9.005850724637682/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kaliva: 06:00
Sunset at Kaliva: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kaliva 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: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.28m (4.7s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for KalivaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kaliva
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 Kaliva
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kaliva
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Kaliva
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
August
Visibility
17.0m / 55.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kaliva
Kaliva 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 - Jun 20, 2026
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