Makri Island
Located on the western side of Rhodes, this dive site is a small island known for its fish farms. It offers an unforgettable diving experience with a wooden shallow wreck, allowing divers of all levels to explore its captivating underwater world. Dive alongside magnificent tunas and playful dolphins, while also taking the opportunity to snorkel inside the fish cages, immersing yourself in a sea of thousands of fish.
Within the vicinity of the cages, you'll encounter an abundance of marine life, including sea beams, sea basses, tunas, dolphins, sponges, and even the occasional octopus. It's truly a remarkable and fascinating adventure for all divers.
With impressive visibility reaching up to 13 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site in Greece, specifically located in Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, promises to deliver an unforgettable underwater experience.
Discover the mesmerizing depths of this dive site and get ready to be captivated by the diverse marine ecosystem that surrounds you. Embark on a diving expedition like no other and create lasting memories in the enchanting waters of this remarkable Greek destination.
Within the vicinity of the cages, you'll encounter an abundance of marine life, including sea beams, sea basses, tunas, dolphins, sponges, and even the occasional octopus. It's truly a remarkable and fascinating adventure for all divers.
With impressive visibility reaching up to 13 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive site in Greece, specifically located in Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, promises to deliver an unforgettable underwater experience.
Discover the mesmerizing depths of this dive site and get ready to be captivated by the diverse marine ecosystem that surrounds you. Embark on a diving expedition like no other and create lasting memories in the enchanting waters of this remarkable Greek destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Makri Island
8.6
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Makri Island
Depth
21m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Makri Island
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
1.1 m/s
Water Temp
23.8°C
Visibility
35.56km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
22.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Makri Island
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Dive Score Chart for Makri Island
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.181123595505616/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 9.011468686868685/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Makri Island: 06:00
Sunset at Makri Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Makri 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
17:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.45s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Makri IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Makri 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 Makri 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 Makri Island
December
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Makri Island
Water Temp
27.8°C / 82.0°F
July
Visibility
17.1m / 56.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Makri Island
Makri Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (6.9°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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