Riva Santo
Protected Area
SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS
Why dive here
Riva Santo is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Riva Santo, off the coast of Crete, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll find rocky reefs, some small caves, and the usual suspects like groupers, moray eels, and octopuses tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for those looking for an easy morning or afternoon in the water without strong currents or deep depths.
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Mediterranean Dive Club
SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY
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Navy's Waterworld Diving Center
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Meltemi Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Riva Santo
Riva Santo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Riva Santo, 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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