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    Souda Beach dive site
    Crete, Greece
    ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI

    Souda Beach

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI

    Why dive here

    Souda Beach is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles
    Water17-27°C · warmest July, August, September

    Souda Beach offers an easy shore entry, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The shallows generally have good visibility, perfect for spotting small Mediterranean reef fish darting between rocks. It’s not a site for big pelagics, but we’ve seen octopus and cuttlefish here, especially early morning. Expect a gentle dive, suited to photographers honing macro skills or anyone wanting a straightforward dip.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Souda Beach

    Souda Beach Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Souda Beach, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.42, 24.79) (35km away)

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    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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