STAVRONIKITA
Protected Area
Folkstone
Why dive here
With 376+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and orcas - STAVRONIKITA offers some of West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Stavronikita sits upright at 35 metres, a proper deep dive that Barbados is known for. She was scuttled back in 1978 after a fire, so time has certainly done its work, transforming the old motor vessel into a thriving artificial reef. You’ll find plenty of resident barracuda hovering around the masts, and the open holds are home to schools of snapper and grunt. While it’s not an penetration dive for the casual diver, exploring the deck and superstructure offers a good sense of the ship's scale. We'd suggest this one for advanced divers comfortable with depth and perhaps a bit of current, which can pick up at times.
Typical STAVRONIKITA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (35m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STAVRONIKITA
STAVRONIKITA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STAVRONIKITA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.26, -59.65) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.94 m/s
11.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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