Koukouras
At this location, there are two exceptional dive sites to explore. The first site features three captivating reefs, with a maximum depth of 15m. This particular area is perfectly suited for beginner divers, offering a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
The second site offers a unique diving adventure, showcasing a mesmerizing landscape of rocks and fascinating ancient artifacts. Divers can discover an old cannon resting at 12m and a remarkable large anchor submerged at 31m. This site caters to both beginner and advanced divers, ensuring an exciting experience for all skill levels.
While exploring these sites, divers will be delighted by the abundance of marine life. You can witness the enchanting beauty of small fish, octopus, moray eels, and various other captivating sea creatures. Additionally, this site is frequently used as a training ground for divers, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their skills.
Located in the Municipal Unit of Vathy, within the Municipality of Eastern Samos in the Samos Regional Unit of the Northern Aegean, this dive site offers the perfect opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of Greece. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 14m, divers can fully immerse themselves in the captivating marine environment.
The second site offers a unique diving adventure, showcasing a mesmerizing landscape of rocks and fascinating ancient artifacts. Divers can discover an old cannon resting at 12m and a remarkable large anchor submerged at 31m. This site caters to both beginner and advanced divers, ensuring an exciting experience for all skill levels.
While exploring these sites, divers will be delighted by the abundance of marine life. You can witness the enchanting beauty of small fish, octopus, moray eels, and various other captivating sea creatures. Additionally, this site is frequently used as a training ground for divers, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their skills.
Located in the Municipal Unit of Vathy, within the Municipality of Eastern Samos in the Samos Regional Unit of the Northern Aegean, this dive site offers the perfect opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of Greece. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 14m, divers can fully immerse themselves in the captivating marine environment.
Diving Conditions Score for Koukouras
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Koukouras
Depth
14m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Koukouras
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
17.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.8°C
Visibility
39.04km
Cloud Cover
98%
Wave Period
3.25s
Air Temperature
24.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Koukouras
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Dive Score Chart for Koukouras
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.074291787439613/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 22.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.618039215686275/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Koukouras: 06:00
Sunset at Koukouras: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Koukouras 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.44m (3.45s), Wind: 22.1 m/s
Safest Overall
15:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.42m (3.45s), Wind: 20.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 13.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for KoukourasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Koukouras
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 Koukouras
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Koukouras
January
Score: 8.1
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Koukouras
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
14.8m / 48.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Koukouras
Koukouras shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (5.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). March 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 19, 2026
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