Souda Rock
Protected Area
ASFENDOU - KALLIKRATIS KAI PARAKTIA ZONI
Why dive here
Souda Rock is a dive where divers can encounter sea turtles. Water ranges 17-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Souda Rock offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centres in Crete. It's mostly a rocky landscape, typical of the Mediterranean, with depths generally within recreational limits. You’ll spot a good variety of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional moray eel tucked into crevices. It’s a solid pick for those looking for an easy, relaxing dive without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Souda Rock
Souda Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Souda Rock, 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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