Prasonisi
As you descend into the depths, you'll first encounter a sandy, rocky bottom adorned with scattered Posidonia Grass. Transitioning further, the landscape transforms into a mesmerizing black and red colored rocky wall with delightful little overhangs and vibrant corals. Along this journey, prepare to be amazed by the presence of soft corals, sponges, and anemones. Keep a keen eye out for the fascinating school of Amber Jacks gracefully navigating their way through the water, accompanied by numerous damsel fish.
Continuing your exploration, you'll stumble upon a straight, sloping wall that conveniently leads you back to the boat. This section often reveals another mesmerizing school of Amber Jacks, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of damsel fish that gracefully embellish the scenery. Towards the end of the dive, keep your senses sharp to spot a few Amphorae, adding a touch of history to the underwater landscape.
One of the remarkable aspects of this dive site is that each side of the reef offers a distinct and captivating experience. With visibility reaching an impressive 20m and a maximum depth of 16m, this underwater paradise is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, providing ample opportunities for exploration and underwater discovery.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of this dive site, where Greece's natural beauty thrives beneath the waves. Prepare to be captivated by the diverse marine life, vibrant corals, and unique underwater landscape that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Prasonisi
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Prasonisi
Depth
16m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Prasonisi
Wave Height
1.28m
Wind Speed
36.2 m/s
Water Temp
22.7°C
Visibility
39.48km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
24.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Prasonisi
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.290099999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 24.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.926666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Prasonisi 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (4.6s), Wind: 24.6 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 23.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PrasonisiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Prasonisi
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 Prasonisi
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Prasonisi
Ideal Conditions for Prasonisi
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
July
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Prasonisi
Prasonisi 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026