

Best for intermediate divers, 10-28m, boat entry, moderate current.
Secca delle Ancore is a diverse offshore site in the La Maddalena Archipelago featuring a combination of reef, wall, and pinnacle topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 10 to 28 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. The site is strictly a boat dive, and moderate currents are common, requiring strong buoyancy control and drift diving experience. Due to the depth profile and potential for nitrogen narcosis, careful monitoring of decompression limits is essential. The site is suited for intermediate divers who are comfortable managing currents and maintaining precise depth control throughout the dive.
40.87556, 9.70101
An Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, but comfort in moderate current is what will actually determine whether you enjoy this site. Time your descent to coincide with slack water and stay within your planned depth limits, as the bottom at 28 metres gives little margin before decompression becomes a factor.
Accessible by boat from the Tavolara Diving Center in Porto San Paolo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-28m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
Moderate
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, and divers must be comfortable managing moderate currents.
The site ranges from 10 to 28 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Boat access is required for this site. Divers should have surface signalling equipment ready for use upon ascent.
Hazards include moderate currents, the risk of nitrogen narcosis, and decompression obligations due to the depth.
Diving at Secca delle Ancore in Porto San Paolo requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Secca delle Ancore in Porto San Paolo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
Expect moderate currents at Secca delle Ancore in Porto San Paolo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.