

Best for beginner divers, 13-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Secca delle stelle is a reef located 500 metres offshore within the Portofino Marine Park. The site sits at depths between 13 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Due to the proximity of vessel traffic, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential during all ascents and descents. The site is suitable for beginners and offers year-round diving, including night dives. Guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills are available locally to assist with site navigation and logistics.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so always surface with a delayed surface marker buoy and stay close to your vessel when ascending. Air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are all available, so a guided dive is a sensible choice for your first visit to learn the reef layout.
The site is located near the tourist port of Finale Ligure.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
13-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site features mild currents and a depth range suitable for recently certified open water divers.
The reef lies between 13 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Divers must use a surface marker buoy at all times and remain within the reef area during ascent and descent.
Yes, night diving is available at Secca delle stelle.
Diving at Secca delle stelle in Finale Ligure requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Secca delle stelle in Finale Ligure. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Secca delle stelle in Finale Ligure. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
Secca delle stelle in Finale Ligure typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Secca delle stelle in Finale Ligure typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.