Kelifos Island
Kelifos Island in Greece offers an incredible wall dive experience with a maximum depth of 60m. Divers can enjoy good visibility ranging from 5m to 20m, although the average is around 14m. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
One of the highlights of diving at Kelifos Island is the diverse range of Mediterranean sea fish that can be encountered here. Divers can expect to see popular species such as grouper, tuna, octopus, morenas, as well as an abundance of beautiful soft and hard corals.
Located near Neos Marmaras in the Sithonia Municipal Unit of Chalkidiki Regional Unit, Kelifos Island is a convenient and accessible dive spot for divers exploring the underwater wonders of Greece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this site offers an unforgettable diving experience.
One of the highlights of diving at Kelifos Island is the diverse range of Mediterranean sea fish that can be encountered here. Divers can expect to see popular species such as grouper, tuna, octopus, morenas, as well as an abundance of beautiful soft and hard corals.
Located near Neos Marmaras in the Sithonia Municipal Unit of Chalkidiki Regional Unit, Kelifos Island is a convenient and accessible dive spot for divers exploring the underwater wonders of Greece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this site offers an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Kelifos Island
9.4
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kelifos Island
Depth
23m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Kelifos Island
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
6.9 m/s
Water Temp
26.1°C
Visibility
24.52km
Cloud Cover
64%
Wave Period
2.55s
Air Temperature
24.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kelifos Island
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Dive Score Chart for Kelifos Island
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.641292517006804/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 9.152644444444444/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kelifos Island: 06:00
Sunset at Kelifos Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kelifos Island 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
16:00Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.16m (2.45s), Wind: 1.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kelifos IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kelifos Island
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 Kelifos Island
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 Kelifos Island
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
January
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Kelifos Island
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
16.5m / 54.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kelifos Island
Kelifos Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (4.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). January 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 18, 2026
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