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St. George

Located at the end of the bay of Hersonissos in Greece, the St. George dive site offers a captivating underwater experience. This wall type reef, named after the nearby St. George church, stretches approximately 300 meters in length and is divided into two parts for divers to explore - the Shallow and Deeper sections.

The Shallow part begins at a depth of 6 meters and gradually descends to around 12-13 meters. As you venture deeper into the Deeper part, the depth ranges from 12 to 19 meters. With a maximum depth of 14 meters, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of typical Mediterranean sea life that flourishes in these waters. However, it's worth noting that the Lionfish population has significantly increased, establishing their dominance along the reef wall.

Divers with an Open Water Diver (OWD) certification or higher are welcome to explore this site. The recommended maximum depth is 20 meters, and you can expect an enjoyable dive duration of 50-65 minutes. With a visibility distance of approximately 12 meters, you'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of St. George.

For those seeking convenience, St. George Sarandaris is located nearby at Οδος Αγιου Γεωργιου, Anissaras, in the Community of Limin Chersonisou, Chersonisos Municipal Unit, Municipality of Chersonissos, Heraklion Regional Unit, Region of Crete, 70014, Greece.

Discover the beauty that lies beneath the surface at the St. George dive site in Hersonissos, Greece. Begin your underwater adventure today.

Diving Conditions Score for St. George

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for St. George

Depth

14m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for St. George

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

21.1 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

38.02km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.35s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for St. George
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Dive Score Chart for St. George

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.6991000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 15.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.553333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at St. George: 06:00
Sunset at St. George: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at St. George 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
15:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.9m (4.25s), Wind: 15.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.86m (4.3s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 6.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for St. George
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at St. George

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 St. George

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for St. George

December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for St. George

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.3°C / 77.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.4m / 57.1ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for St. George

St. George shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.3°C) and January the coldest (7.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 23, 2026

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