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Makronisi

Discover the captivating dive site at the southern tip of Makronisi Island, Greece. DiveChamp.com invites advanced divers to explore this fascinating underwater world where the enchanting Loutsa, or little barracuda, often make an appearance. Begin your dive by cruising the Western wall, heading southward at a depth of 5-6 meters. As you descend, you'll encounter a crevice in the reef tongue, serving as your gateway to the eastern side of the site.

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

7.9
Good

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

advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Makronisi
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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.

Sunrise at Makronisi: 06:00
Sunset at Makronisi: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.5m (4.25s), Wind: 8.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 5.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Makronisi
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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

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Makronisi

December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Makronisi

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.3°C / 77.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026

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