40m
    Larnaca, Cyprus
    MPA Zenobia Shipwreck

    ZENOBIA

    Best months: Aug–Oct

    Protected Area

    MPA Zenobia Shipwreck

    Why dive here

    With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and sperm whales - ZENOBIA offers some of Larnaca's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 52+ species recorded
    Water18-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 40m

    The Zenobia isn't just a wreck, it's a small city under the sea. She sank in '80, just a year old, and now sits on her port side at 40 metres, her starboard flank reaching up to 16. We love the sheer scale of the thing. You can swim through the upper car deck, past the ghost trucks and their cargo, or peer into the canteen where plates still sit stacked. We'd suggest at least two dives to really get a feel for her, maybe more if you want to penetrate deeper into the lower car deck or the bridge. Look out for the resident groupers, the barracuda patrolling the mast, and the thousands of lionfish that have made the Zenobia their home. Visibility here is consistently good, often pushing 30 metres, which makes the enormity of the wreck even more striking as you descend. It’s a site that rewards repeat visits, offering new perspectives and details each time.

    Typical ZENOBIA Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m40m max~20 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Deep dive (40m) - 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 ZENOBIA

    ZENOBIA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ZENOBIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.67, 34.58) (31km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 23.8–28.3°C

    Air Temperature

    24°C

    75°F

    Wind Speed

    4.8 m/s

    9.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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