

Best for beginner divers, 12-32m, shore entry, mild current.
Agios Onoufrios in Crete offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and cavern system. Divers can expect depths ranging from 12 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres. Access is via a shore entry, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility typically between 20 and 40 metres. The site is also accessible for night diving, with an average dive duration of 46 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 16C in the winter months to 24C in September.
35.53720, 24.04970
The site is known for its cave and cavern diving, where sunlight filtering through cracks creates a light show.
Access is provided via boat from the Chania Diving Center.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-32m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
46 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is classified as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 12 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Agios Onoufrios is accessed via a shore entry.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Agios Onoufrios in Chania requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Agios Onoufrios in Chania. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Agios Onoufrios in Chania are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Agios Onoufrios in Chania typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Agios Onoufrios in Chania typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.