Makronisi
On this thrilling journey, prepare to be mesmerized by a stunning display of white soft corals, swirling schools of small fish, graceful moray eels, and perhaps even an encounter with schools of barracuda. The topography undergoes a dramatic transformation as you venture to the eastern side. The west side boasts a sloping wall adorned with smaller rocks, adorned by the delicate beauty of white soft corals. Contrastingly, the east side unveils larger boulder blocks in striking shades of red and black. With excellent visibility of 19 meters, this side of the dive site offers a clear view of the abundant schools of smaller fish that call this underwater paradise home.
Navigate the reef, ensuring it remains on your right, until you reach a thrilling steep drop-off and another intriguing crevice. Here, you'll encounter scattered Amphora artifacts and the possibility of spotting moray eels and schools of barracuda in their natural habitat. From this crevice, complete your dive by crossing back to the west side of the reef and ascending gradually along the reef, following its contours until you reach the safety of the boat.
This captivating dive site at Makronisi Island promises experienced divers an unforgettable adventure beneath the crystal-clear waters of Greece's enchanting seas. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable underwater destination during your visit to Dryos, Δήμος Πάρου, Paros Regional Unit, South Aegean, Aegean, 84400, Greece.
Diving Conditions Score for Makronisi
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Makronisi
Depth
16m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Makronisi
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
18 m/s
Water Temp
23.3°C
Visibility
39.5km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
27.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Makronisi
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.249019607843138/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.144367816091954/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Makronisi 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.5m (4.25s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 5.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MakronisiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Makronisi
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 Makronisi
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Makronisi
Ideal Conditions for Makronisi
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
July
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Makronisi
Makronisi shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.3°C) and January the coldest (7.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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 29, 2026