Side sits on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province, where the Pamphylian Shelf shapes a varied underwater terrain of reefs, caves, and wreck sites. The database lists eight sites ranging from very shallow to just over thirty metres, covering artificial reefs, natural reef formations, and at least one wreck. Water temperatures climb from the high teens in spring to the upper twenties by late summer, and visibility at most sites runs between fifteen and thirty metres. Divers of all levels are catered for, with shore and boat entry options, and three local operators running trips from Side.
Monthly water temperature across Side's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures sit in the high teens through spring, rising to the upper twenties from midsummer into September before dropping off through autumn. The warmest, calmest conditions for comfortable wetsuit diving fall between midsummer and early autumn, while spring offers cooler water but fewer crowds.
3 operators
Water temperature around Side ranges from about 18°C in February to 28°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 28°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Side; in the coldest months (about 18°C) step up to a 5mm suit.
Fin maps 8 sites in Side (8 scuba diving sites).
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