Pefkos
This dive site in Greece offers a thrilling experience for advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 21 meters and visibility of 18 meters, it is perfectly suited for deep dive training. Accessible through a giant stride entry, divers can easily explore this site.
While diving, you can discover a variety of marine life including sea turtles, sponges, axinella, nudibranchs, Peltodoris acromaculata, and Hypselodoris Eeegans. Keep an eye out for groupers and golden groupers as well. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot old anchors and parts of ceramics, adding to the intrigue of this underwater world.
Located close to Pefkos, in the Δήμος Σκύρου, Euboea Regional Unit of Central Greece, this dive site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonders of the underwater world at this captivating location.
While diving, you can discover a variety of marine life including sea turtles, sponges, axinella, nudibranchs, Peltodoris acromaculata, and Hypselodoris Eeegans. Keep an eye out for groupers and golden groupers as well. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to spot old anchors and parts of ceramics, adding to the intrigue of this underwater world.
Located close to Pefkos, in the Δήμος Σκύρου, Euboea Regional Unit of Central Greece, this dive site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonders of the underwater world at this captivating location.
Diving Conditions Score for Pefkos
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pefkos
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pefkos
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
6.3 m/s
Water Temp
22.7°C
Visibility
32.36km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.8s
Air Temperature
22.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pefkos
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Dive Score Chart for Pefkos
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.763261538461538/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 5.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.697037037037038/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pefkos: 06:00
Sunset at Pefkos: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pefkos 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.18m (2.6s), Wind: 5.5 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PefkosAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pefkos
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 Pefkos
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pefkos
December
Score: 8.1
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Pefkos
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
August
Visibility
14.1m / 46.3ft
December
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pefkos
Pefkos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (6.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). February 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 - Jul 7, 2026
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