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    Waterfall Aspronisi dive site
    wall
    15-35m
    Crete, Greece
    SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS

    Waterfall Aspronisi

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    SANTORINI: NEA KAI PALIA KAMENI - PROFITIS ILIAS

    Why dive here

    Waterfall Aspronisi is a wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-35m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Waterfall Aspronisi is a wall dive where a freshwater waterfall plunges directly into the sea, creating a unique halocline effect. We often see schooling damselfish near the surface and barracuda patrolling the deeper sections. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for divers who appreciate unusual geological features over abundant reef life. Look for the temperature change where the fresh and salt water meet.

    Typical Waterfall Aspronisi Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:2217:5011h 27m daylightGolden hour 17:15

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Waterfall Aspronisi

    Waterfall Aspronisi Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Waterfall Aspronisi, 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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