Beaufighter
Protected Area
KENTRIKI KAI NOTIA NAXOS: ZAS KAI VIGLA EOS MAVROVOUNI KAI THALASSIA ZONI (ORMOS KARADES - ORMOS MOUTSOUNAS)
Why dive here
Beaufighter is a wreck dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Beaufighter wreck off Crete isn't one of those overly dramatic, intact ships, but it’s got a real story to tell. It’s a Bristol Beaufighter, a British long-range fighter from WWII, broken into a few main sections. We usually drop onto the wing section first, then fin our way over to the fuselage. You'll spot schools of damselfish darting through the engine nacelles, and often a grumpy moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a fantastic dive for photographers who love capturing history overtaken by the sea, and fairly approachable for anyone comfortable with a wreck dive.
Typical Beaufighter Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water 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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Nima
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Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Beaufighter
Beaufighter Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Beaufighter, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.3–25.7°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.086 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.3 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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