Scuba Diving in Cyprus

Explore 102 dive sites and 47 dive centres in Cyprus. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Cyprus Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 102 dive sites, 47 dive centres, 58 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Cyprus

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 3 - Reconsider Travel.

Best Time to Dive in Cyprus

The best months to dive in Cyprus are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Good, water 18.3°C
  • February: Good, water 18.3°C
  • March: Good, water 18.3°C
  • April: Good, water 18.3°C
  • May: Good, water 18.3°C
  • June: Good, water 18.3°C
  • July: Good, water 18.3°C
  • August: Good, water 18.3°C
  • September: Good, water 18.3°C
  • October: Good, water 18.3°C
  • November: Good, water 18.3°C
  • December: Good, water 18.3°C

Recommended Packing List for Cyprus

Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions