The Cathdral
The Cathedral dive at the Cretan cenote offers a captivating mix of breathtaking cavern diving and remarkable historical remains. With each dive, you can discover new wonders waiting to be explored and understood. The maximum depth of the dive is 18m, making it suitable for beginner-level divers.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mediterranean marine life, including sponges, soft corals, colorful fish, crabs, and shrimps. The Cathedral dive site, located in Kalathas, Municipality of Chania, Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete, Greece, lives up to its name as a truly awe-inspiring underwater cathedral.
Experience excellent visibility, with a range of up to 20m, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and intricacy of this underwater paradise. Plan your next unforgettable diving adventure in Greece and explore the wonders of the Cathedral dive site.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mediterranean marine life, including sponges, soft corals, colorful fish, crabs, and shrimps. The Cathedral dive site, located in Kalathas, Municipality of Chania, Chania Regional Unit, Region of Crete, Greece, lives up to its name as a truly awe-inspiring underwater cathedral.
Experience excellent visibility, with a range of up to 20m, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and intricacy of this underwater paradise. Plan your next unforgettable diving adventure in Greece and explore the wonders of the Cathedral dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for The Cathdral
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Cathdral
Depth
18m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for The Cathdral
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
21.1 m/s
Water Temp
26.3°C
Visibility
42.18km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Cathdral
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Dive Score Chart for The Cathdral
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.830299999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 13.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.084897119341564/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Cathdral: 06:00
Sunset at The Cathdral: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Cathdral are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
23:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.4m (4.05s), Wind: 5.1 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.55s), Wind: 13.1 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 13.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The CathdralAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Cathdral
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for The Cathdral
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for The Cathdral
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for The Cathdral
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Cathdral
The Cathdral shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.9°C) and January the coldest (8.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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