PIPO
Protected Area
NISOI GAVDOS KAI GAVDOPOULA
Why dive here
PIPO is a wreck dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
PIPO sits just off the coast of Crete, a carrier vessel that went down in 2006. It wasn't a dramatic sinking, more of a grounding after engine and prop trouble, but it’s become a decent dive since then. We found it’s shallow enough for a relaxed dive, with parts of the hull and superstructure still quite intact. You can swim around the exterior, spotting scorpionfish tucked into crevices and small schools of damselfish flitting about. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for something a bit different, without the challenges of deeper or more complex sites.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PIPO
PIPO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PIPO, 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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