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Poyraz Koyu

Located on the back of Black Island, Poyraz Koyu is a captivating dive site in Turkey's Aegean region. With its stunning underwater landscape and diverse marine life, this site is a must-visit for both beginner and advanced divers. The boat ride to Poyraz Koyu takes approximately 45 minutes from Bodrum, providing an easily accessible adventure.

As its name suggests, Poyraz Koyu reflects the influence of the northeast wind, known as "poyraz" in Turkish. Following the right side, divers will be greeted by a gentle slope leading to the first rocky reef at a depth of 16 meters. This vibrant reef is home to an array of fascinating creatures, including groupers, octopuses, moray eels, starfish, sponges, and various species of small fish. The presence of ancient amphoras adds an intriguing historical touch to this underwater wonderland.

For those seeking a deeper exploration, navigating the rocky terrain will lead divers to a larger and more profound reef. Here, the marine life becomes even more abundant, offering encounters with a greater variety of fish and critters. With excellent visibility reaching up to 30 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, Poyraz Koyu promises a memorable diving experience filled with awe-inspiring discoveries.

Prepare your gear and venture into the captivating depths of Poyraz Koyu – a diver's paradise nestled in the enchanting waters of Turkey's Aegean region.

Diving Conditions Score for Poyraz Koyu

8.6
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Poyraz Koyu

Depth

22m

Visibility

30m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Poyraz Koyu

Wave Height

0.3m

Wind Speed

10.3 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

39.6km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4s

Air Temperature

25.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Poyraz Koyu
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Dive Score Chart for Poyraz Koyu

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.866345098039215/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.70878787878788/10.

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

Sunrise at Poyraz Koyu: 06:00
Sunset at Poyraz Koyu: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Poyraz Koyu 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: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.3m (4.25s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Poyraz Koyu
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Poyraz Koyu

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 Poyraz Koyu

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 Poyraz Koyu

January
Score: 8.1
December
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Poyraz Koyu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.4°C / 81.3°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.9m / 45.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Poyraz Koyu

Poyraz Koyu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (29.4°C) and January the coldest (6.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). March 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 20, 2026

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