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Prasonisi

Dive into the captivating beauty of a stunning reef located in Greece's Chrysi Akti, Dryos. This enchanting underwater site offers an immersive experience where divers can explore its entirety. Begin your dive on the southwest side and follow a clockwise path as you venture around the reef.

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

7.1
Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Prasonisi
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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.

Sunrise at Prasonisi: 06:00
Sunset at Prasonisi: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (4.6s), Wind: 24.6 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 23.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Prasonisi
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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

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

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

Best Months for Prasonisi

December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for Prasonisi

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.3°C / 77.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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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