Samos Mertziki
Protected Area
SAMOS: PARALIA ALYKI
Why dive here
Samos Mertziki is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales. Water ranges 18-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Samos Mertziki offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll likely find rocky reefs typical of the Dodecanese, with small groupers, moray eels, and octopuses tucked into crevices. It’s a good option for divers looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic walls or pelagics. Visibility here is generally decent, making for pleasant conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Samos Mertziki
Samos Mertziki Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Samos Mertziki, 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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