Groupers Reef
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Groupers Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Groupers Reef, off the coast of Crete, is a reliable Mediterranean dive. You’ll find healthy hard corals and some impressive rock formations, home to a decent number of the groupers that give the site its name. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive, especially for those looking for a laid-back experience without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Groupers Reef
Groupers Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Groupers Reef, 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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