Dias Rock
Protected Area
PRASSANO FARANGI - PATSOS - SFAKORYAKO REMA - PARALIA RETHYMNOU KAI EKVOLI GEROPOTAMOU, AKR. LIANOS KAVOS - PERIVOLIA
Why dive here
Dias Rock is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dias Rock offers a solid Mediterranean dive for those exploring Crete. The site is mostly rocky, with crevices and overhangs providing shelter for the usual suspects: moray eels, octopus, and schooling damselfish. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive, good for getting your buoyancy dialed in or a casual afternoon swim. If you’re looking for dramatic walls or pelagics, you might want to look elsewhere on the island.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dias Rock
Dias Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dias Rock, 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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