Cape Gatos
Protected Area
SAMOS: PARALIA ALYKI
Why dive here
Cape Gatos is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 18-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cape Gatos offers a straightforward dive, popular with local boat trips. You’ll typically find a rocky reef sloping down, with plenty of nooks for octopuses and moray eels. Visibility is generally good here, making it a decent spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon underwater. It's a reliable choice for a simple Mediterranean exploration.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cape Gatos
Cape Gatos Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cape Gatos, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.89, 27.33) (33km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
76°F · Range: 22.7–26.4°C
Current Speed
11.18 cm/s
Direction: W (280.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.08 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
39.53 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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