Karga Island
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Karga Island is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Karga Island, just off Crete, is a reliable Mediterranean dive. We’ve found plenty of octopus and moray eels tucked into the rocky crevices. The visibility is typically good, making it a decent spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable, or those just wanting a relaxed afternoon underwater. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid dive for what it is.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Karga Island
Karga Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Karga Island, 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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