

Best for intermediate divers, 15-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Sciusciau in the Portofino Marine Park offers a diverse underwater profile featuring a reef, wall, and wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the depth profile. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, wrasses, various nudibranchs, and soft corals.
44.02626, 8.22869
Boat entry only, so arrange your operator in advance and confirm current conditions on the day before committing to the deeper sections. Sharp coral and rocks are present throughout, so reef gloves and careful buoyancy control will protect both you and the site.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-17°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, wrasses, giant doris, tricolor doris, cratena slug, cow snail, Mediterranean violet aeolid, fried egg jellyfish, conger eel, bream, soft coral, and sea star.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth profile and the presence of moderate currents.
The depth ranges from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 12,000 metres from the shore. You must arrange your boat operator in advance.
This site is designed for diving, with depths starting at 15 metres and reaching 40 metres, and it requires boat access.
Diving at Punta Sciusciau in Albenga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta Sciusciau in Albenga. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 17°C.
Expect moderate currents at Punta Sciusciau in Albenga. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta Sciusciau in Albenga typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.