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Nikouria

Discover a captivating underwater world just moments away from the popular cavern in the Naxos Regional Unit of Greece. This awe-inspiring deep wall dive offers a scenic descent to a maximum depth of 40 meters. With exceptional visibility of up to 23 meters, you'll be able to marvel at the sandy bottom below.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of the wall, adorned with an abundance of macro marine life, including captivating sponges, nudibranchs, and an array of colorful fish such as wrasse, bream, and cardinal fish. Keep an eye out for the occasional majestic grouper that may be camouflaged within the crevices.

Following the wall's contour, you'll reach a remarkable point where the sea seamlessly merges with the dramatic slopes of Nikouria Island. Take a moment to appreciate the enchanting spectacle of waves crashing above you against the island's ancient stonewalls, while the expansive blue expanse of the open sea surrounds you.

Suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, this extraordinary dive site in the crystal-clear waters of Greece beckons you to explore its mesmerizing depths. Plan your adventure near the scenic South Aegean region for an unforgettable underwater experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Nikouria

8.2
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Nikouria

Depth

19m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Nikouria

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

10.1 m/s

Water Temp

23.3°C

Visibility

36.46km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.75s

Air Temperature

27.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nikouria
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Dive Score Chart for Nikouria

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.59034188034188/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.59/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Nikouria: 06:00
Sunset at Nikouria: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Nikouria 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.46m (3.9s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 3.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Nikouria
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nikouria

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 Nikouria

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.8/10

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

Best Months for Nikouria

December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
March
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Nikouria

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.5°C / 76.1°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

19.2m / 63.0ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Nikouria

Nikouria shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (24.5°C) and January the coldest (7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 - Jul 1, 2026

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