Chimney Cave
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Chimney Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Chimney Cave, off the coast of Crete, offers a straightforward cavern dive. We drop through an opening at around 12 meters, which then leads into a spacious chamber. It's a fairly simple exploration, good for divers looking to try their hand at overhead environments without anything too demanding. You'll likely spot some small reef fish darting in and out, and the light play from the entrance can be quite pretty.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chimney Cave
Chimney Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chimney Cave, 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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