Panagia Island
Prepare to be amazed as you explore the vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life. Encounter an array of fascinating creatures including groupers, mullets, jackfishes, scorpio fishes, moray eels, anemones, soft corals, sponges, tritons, and shells. Panagia Island is a captivating underwater paradise filled with wonders to behold.
Experience the thrill of diving an ancient wooden wreck adorned with fragmented pottery. This unique dive allows you to immerse yourself in history as you observe remnants of the past beneath the crystal-clear waters. Alternatively, delve into the enchanting beauty of a submerged reef that some claim resembles a sunken town. For those seeking tranquility and serenity, a captivating calm bay awaits, with a maximum depth of 17 meters.
Panagia Island is renowned for its excellent visibility, allowing you to appreciate the stunning surroundings with a visibility of 12m. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this extraordinary dive site caters to diver levels of all expertise.
Located in the Thasos Regional Unit, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, Panagia Island is within reach and promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Experience the wonders of Panagia Island in Greece, and let divechamp.com guide you on an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for Panagia Island
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Panagia Island
Depth
20m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Panagia Island
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
9.2 m/s
Water Temp
24.7°C
Visibility
34.74km
Cloud Cover
71%
Wave Period
2.15s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Panagia Island
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.075000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.378793548387096/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Panagia 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.
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.5s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Panagia IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Panagia 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 Panagia Island
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Panagia Island
Ideal Conditions for Panagia Island
Water Temp
25.2°C / 77.4°F
August
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Panagia Island
Panagia Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (25.2°C) and January the coldest (5.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.8m 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). January 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026