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    Illigas Beach West dive site
    reef
    5-25m
    Crete, Greece
    ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI

    Illigas Beach West

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI

    Why dive here

    Illigas Beach West is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles
    Water17-27°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-25m

    Illigas Beach West, off Crete, offers a straightforward Mediterranean shore dive. You'll find a rocky reef sloping gently, home to smaller reef fish and the occasional octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, perhaps a second dive of the day, or for photographers looking for macro subjects without strong currents.

    Typical Illigas Beach West Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:2717:5511h 29m daylightGolden hour 17:21

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Illigas Beach West

    Illigas Beach West Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Illigas Beach West, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)

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    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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