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40 Kafalar
40 Kafalar is a deep Bodrum drop-off dive with barracuda.
A boat-based Bodrum wall dive with a deep drop-off, countercurrent risk, and good winter windows for experienced divers.
About 40 Kafalar
40 Kafalar is a Bodrum drop-off dive that starts on a shallower wall and opens into much deeper water. It suits experienced divers who want a blue-water edge, barracuda action, and a site that rewards careful timing and steady gas management. When the sea is up, the dive is more demanding and best treated as an advanced boat day.
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Research Estimate At 40 Kafalar
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is 40 Kafalar?
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40 Kafalar Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 45m
Depth Note
The wall first drops to about 17m and then continues past 45m, so the site should be treated as a genuine drop-off dive.
Best Season
Winter; calmer seas and better visibility are usually the best fit.
Typical Conditions
Windy, choppy, and deep, with a drop-off profile that rewards experienced divers and good gas planning.
Safety & Access At 40 Kafalar
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Plan the turn conservatively, watch for countercurrent on the wall, and be ready for a choppy exit if the sea is up.
Access Restrictions
Best for advanced divers comfortable with deep boat profiles, current, and a more exposed exit.
Legal Notes
Use standard Bodrum boat-diving rules and follow the skipper’s call on sea-state limits.
Local Intel For 40 Kafalar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best treated as an advanced wall dive with careful descent, good buoyancy, and a conservative gas plan.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target; the depth and exposure make it primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site because the main draw is the wall and deeper drop-off.
Wildlife at 40 Kafalar
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At 40 Kafalar
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Dive Spot Log Averages At 40 Kafalar
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
