OUTER POYRAZ

Location and Accessibility:
The Outer Poyraz dive site is located in the southeast of Black Island, Bodrum, and is accessible via a 40-minute boat ride with The Divers Club. Known for its choppy surface conditions, this site offers an exciting dive experience, featuring one of the longest wall dives in Bodrum and a reef that is recognized for its potential encounters with sharks in the deeper sections.

Dive Routes:

Dive Route 1: The Wall

• Starting Depth: 4 meters
  • The dive begins in a small bay, with a gradual swim towards the open sea.
• Wall Exploration:
  • As divers move deeper, the depth increases to 8 meters, leading to a drop-off that marks the beginning of the wall.
  • The wall extends to a maximum depth of over 45 meters, providing a vertical drop that offers a striking underwater landscape.
  • Marine Life:
    • Large schools of jackfish and learfish are commonly encountered along the wall.
    • The wall dive is particularly suited for DPV divers, allowing for a more dynamic exploration of this expansive dive site.

Dive Route 2: The Reef

• Starting Depth: 4 meters
  • Similar to the wall dive, the route begins in the small bay, with divers swimming towards the open sea, navigating between posidonia on the right and rock formations on the left.
• Reef Exploration:
  • As divers approach 30 meters, they will encounter a significant drop-off, extending beyond 50 meters in depth.
  • Upon reaching the drop-off, divers turn left and gradually ascend over the reef.
  • Marine Life:
    • A large school of barracudas can often be seen swimming above the posidonia.
    • Various Mediterranean fish species can be spotted near the rock formations.
    • The deeper sections of the reef are particularly known for the potential sighting of sharks, making this site a unique experience for those interested in encountering larger marine species.

Maximum Depth:

• 50+ meters

Dive Site Characteristics:

• Types of Dive:
  • Wall Dive
  • Reef Dive
  • Deep Dive
• Ideal For:
  • Open Water Divers, Advanced Divers, and above
  • Deep Divers, DPV Divers, and Technical Divers
  • CCR Divers (Closed-Circuit Rebreather Divers) due to the site’s depth and technical nature.

Recommendations:

• Technical Diving Experience:
  Due to the depth of the dive, Outer Poyraz is more suited for experienced divers, especially those with experience in deep or technical diving.
• Shark Sightings:
  The potential for encountering sharks in the deeper sections of the reef adds an extra thrill for those seeking larger marine life in their dives.
• DPV and CCR Usage:
  The long wall and expansive reef make this site ideal for DPV divers looking for an exciting, fast-paced dive. The site is also suitable for CCR divers, allowing them to explore deeper, extended sections of the reef and wall with minimal gas consumption.

Outer Poyraz offers an exciting, deep diving experience with its wall and reef that not only provide stunning underwater vistas but also a chance to encounter larger marine species like sharks. It is an ideal location for those looking to explore Bodrum’s more technical and adventurous dive spots.