

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Poyraz Koy offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, wall, and cave formations. Located off the Bodrum Peninsula, the site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average of 20 metres. Visibility is typically between 15 and 40 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate from 17C to 21C. While the shallower reef sections are suitable for beginners, the deeper wall and cave areas require advanced certification. Access is strictly by boat, and divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic at the surface. Currents are generally mild but can strengthen, and the use of a surface marker buoy is essential for safety.
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Surface conditions can include active boat traffic, so keep your surface marker buoy ready to deploy before ascending. Check locally on facilities before your trip, as amenities at this boat-access site are not guaranteed.
Reached by boat, approximately 50 minutes from the harbour.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the shallower reef sections are accessible to entry-level divers, though deeper areas like the wall and caves require advanced or deep diving qualifications.
The site ranges from 5 metres to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Poyraz Koy is a boat-access site located 14 kilometres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the location.
The main hazards include active boat traffic, potential entanglement, and strong currents. Divers should always deploy a surface marker buoy.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections start at 5 metres, though boat traffic makes surface swimming hazardous.
Diving at Poyraz Koy in Bodrum requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Poyraz Koy in Bodrum. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Poyraz Koy in Bodrum are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Poyraz Koy in Bodrum typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Poyraz Koy in Bodrum typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.