

Best for beginner divers, 5-16m, shore entry, mild current.
Punta Sottile in Muggia is an artificial reef site located on the Adriatic coast. Offering shore access, it is suitable for beginners and those looking to practise buoyancy skills. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Visibility is generally good, spanning 15 to 30 metres, and mild currents keep conditions manageable. Water temperatures fluctuate between 10C and 23C throughout the year. Night diving is available at this location. Divers and snorkellers should remain alert for boat traffic when surface swimming or preparing for entry. Facilities including showers, a café, and toilets are available on site.
45.60533, 13.71725
Watch for boat traffic when surfacing or swimming on the surface near the entry and exit points. The site has showers, a café, and toilets on site, so there is no need to pack everything in and out.
The site is accessible from the shore.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers and snorkellers, with mild currents and depths averaging 10 metres.
The site depths range from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Punta Sottile is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
The primary hazard is boat traffic. Divers and snorkellers should remain alert for vessel movement when surface swimming or preparing for entry and exit.
Diving at Punta Sottile Muggia in Punta Sottile Muggia requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta Sottile Muggia in Punta Sottile Muggia . Water temperatures range from 10°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Punta Sottile Muggia in Punta Sottile Muggia are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Sottile Muggia in Punta Sottile Muggia typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Sottile Muggia in Punta Sottile Muggia typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.