Nea Kameni
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Nea Kameni is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving Nea Kameni in Crete offers a different kind of Mediterranean experience. It’s an interesting volcanic landscape, with a few small caverns and rocky outcrops to explore. You'll find the usual suspects here, like damselfish and the occasional moray eel peeking from crevices. It’s a good choice for divers looking for something a bit unique beyond a typical reef.
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Mediterranean Dive Club
SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY
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Navy's Waterworld Diving Center
Caldera Dive
Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nea Kameni
Nea Kameni Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nea Kameni, 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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