Damnoni Bay West Side
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Damnoni Bay West Side is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Damnoni Bay’s west side offers a relaxed dive, good for getting back in the water or for newer divers. The sloping reef here has decent rock formations, home to some resident octopus and often schools of damselfish. Visibility is generally solid, making it an easy spot to just enjoy the Mediterranean light. It's a comfortable boat dive from Plakias.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Damnoni Bay West Side
Damnoni Bay West Side Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Damnoni Bay West Side, 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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