Elephant feet
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Elephant feet is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Elephant feet offers a drift dive along a wall dotted with small caves and crevices. You'll often spot octopus tucked into the rock, alongside moray eels peeking out. The site is best for intermediate divers comfortable with current, making for an interesting exploration of Crete's coastline.
Typical Elephant feet Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Mediterranean Dive Club
SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY
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Caldera Dive
Navy's Waterworld Diving Center
Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elephant feet
Elephant feet Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Elephant feet, 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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