

Best for intermediate divers, 14-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Secca dell' Elefante is a seamount featuring wall and reef topography located in the La Maddalena Archipelago. The site ranges from 14 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers access this site by boat, and it is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and depth. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, wrasses, cow snails, flatworms, slipper lobsters, tricolor doris, Mediterranean violet aeolids, sea slugs, tube worms, sea stars, two-banded seabream, hermit crabs, and painted comber. Divers should remain aware of potential entanglement hazards from fishing lines and debris.
40.88017, 9.70385
June and September offer the most reliable conditions, balancing warmer water temperatures with calmer seas for the boat approach. Currents can strengthen quickly at depth, so plan your descent on the sheltered side of the seamount and keep a close eye on your bottom time at 40 metres.
Accessible by boat from the Tavolara Diving Center in Porto San Paolo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Sep
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, wrasses, cow snails, flatworms, slipper lobsters, tricolor doris, Mediterranean violet aeolids, sea slugs, tube worms, sea stars, two-banded seabream, hermit crabs, and painted comber.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 14 to 40 metres and the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 14 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site, which is located approximately 12 kilometres from shore.
June and September offer the most reliable conditions, balancing warmer water temperatures with calmer seas for the boat approach.
Divers should be prepared for strong currents and maintain awareness of fishing lines or debris to avoid entanglement during descent or ascent.
Diving at Secca dell' Elefante in Porto San Paolo requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Secca dell' Elefante in Porto San Paolo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
Expect moderate currents at Secca dell' Elefante in Porto San Paolo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Secca dell' Elefante in Porto San Paolo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.