Lava Reef
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Lava Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lava Reef offers a different side of Crete's diving, with dark volcanic rock forming interesting swim-throughs and small caves. We've seen moray eels tucked into crevices and octopus on the hunt. The landscape itself is the main draw here. It's a straightforward dive, good for newer divers looking for something a bit more adventurous than a simple reef profile.
Typical Lava Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Lava Reef
Dive shops near Lava Reef
Mediterranean Dive Club
SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY
DIVE SAFARI
Caldera Dive
Navy's Waterworld Diving Center
Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lava Reef
Lava Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lava 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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