Prasonisi
Protected Area
NISIDES MYKONOU: RINEIA, CHTAPODIA, KAI TRAGONISI KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI
Why dive here
Prasonisi is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Prasonisi offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centers. You'll find a series of rock formations and small caverns, home to moray eels and octopus tucked into crevices. It's a solid choice for newer divers looking for a relaxed exploration, with manageable depths and generally calm conditions, making it good for skill refreshers.
Typical Prasonisi Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Prasonisi
Dive shops near Prasonisi
Mykonos Diving Center
Syros Diving Center
Maistrali Marine
Blue Fin Divers
Nima
PAROS DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Prasonisi
Prasonisi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Prasonisi, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.3–25.7°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.086 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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