

Best for advanced divers, 12-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Punta Negra Wall is a marine wall dive located off the coast of San Vito lo Capo, Italy. The site features a rocky bottom at 5 metres, leading to a shallow canyon that opens toward the sea. Divers follow a wall on the left, which descends in steps to depths of 12 metres and 25 metres, reaching a maximum of 40 metres. This site is suitable for advanced divers due to the depth. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 19C, with a sharp thermal cut often present between the surface and deeper layers.
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The site features multiple walls that are spectacular and require more than one dive to be fully visited.
The site is reached by boat navigation along the entire Capo from S. Vito lo Capo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Oct
The wall descends in steps from 12 metres to a maximum depth of 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth profile.
Access is by boat only, which moors approximately 50 metres from the shore.
The best months for diving at Punta Negra Wall are May and October.
Diving at Punta Negra Wall in S. Vito lo Capo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta Negra Wall in S. Vito lo Capo. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Punta Negra Wall in S. Vito lo Capo are May and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Negra Wall in S. Vito lo Capo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Negra Wall in S. Vito lo Capo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.