Kas & Kekova, Turkey

    Phosphore Cave

    Best months: Aug–Oct

    Why dive here

    Phosphore Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 18-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales
    Water18-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Phosphore Cave offers a unique experience for divers interested in overhead environments. The cave itself isn't deep, allowing plenty of light to filter in, creating an ethereal glow from the phosphorescent organisms on its walls. It's a short, straightforward penetration, suitable for divers comfortable with basic cave principles and looking for something a bit different from a typical reef dive.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Phosphore Cave

    Phosphore Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Phosphore Cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.31, 30.47) (23km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 24.4–28.2°C

    Air Temperature

    19°C

    67°F

    Wind Speed

    3.99 m/s

    7.8 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1015.1 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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