St. George Reef West
Immerse yourself in a tranquil underwater realm as you embark on a leisurely dive with a convenient shore entry. The dive site boasts captivating rock formations and a remarkable, elongated wall teeming with a diverse array of marine life.
Despite the summer heat, with water temperatures ranging from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius, you will encounter a captivating variety of marine creatures. Keep an eye out for fascinating octopuses, elusive moray eels, striking dusky spike foots, vibrant parrotfish, graceful eagle rays, and exquisite sea slugs.
At a comfortable depth of 15 meters, this dive offers optimal enjoyment, especially on ideal days when visibility can extend up to an impressive 50 meters. With its shallow depth and excellent air consumption, you can savor the underwater beauty for up to a generous 70-minute dive.
Located in the Municipal Unit of Meliteieis, in the captivating Corfu Regional Unit of the Ioanian Islands, our dive site offers convenient proximity to Southern Corfu, as well as the picturesque Peloponnese and Western Greece. The vast expanse of the Ionian Sea surrounds you, creating a truly immersive diving experience.
Join Dive Champ as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the depths of Greece's underwater marvels.
Diving Conditions Score for St. George Reef West
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for St. George Reef West
Depth
13m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for St. George Reef West
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
2.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.2°C
Visibility
32.62km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
23.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for St. George Reef West
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.179881434599157/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 9.029574074074073/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at St. George Reef West 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.26m (3.95s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for St. George Reef WestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at St. George Reef West
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 Reef West
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for St. George Reef West
Ideal Conditions for St. George Reef West
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for St. George Reef West
St. George Reef West shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.9°C) and December the coldest (19.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 19, 2026