

Best for beginner divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Punta Omo Morto is a reef and wall site in Ustica, Italy, characterised by large pyroclastic rock blocks along a slope. Divers typically explore between 20 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. The site features colourful gorgonians and provides habitat for groupers. Marine life observed here includes bream, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, Cleaver wrasse, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, Madeira rockfish, hermit crabs, purple sea stars, fireworms, and mauve stingers. Nudibranchs such as Cratena slug and Mediterranean violet aeolid are also present. Access is by boat only, and divers should be aware of boat traffic and depth. Visibility reaches up to 40 metres, with mild currents.
38.71142, 13.20059
To find Flabellina affinis, move parallel to the cliff between 12 and 15 metres at a speed of less than one metre per minute while observing Eudendrium branches.
Accessible by boat, entering the cove adjacent to the lighthouse.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
Up to 40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Sep
Divers can observe species including bream, various wrasses, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, Madeira rockfish, hermit crabs, purple sea stars, fireworms, mauve stingers, Cratena slugs, and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
Yes, Punta Omo Morto is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 20 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Punta Omo Morto requires boat access.
The best months to visit are June and September.
Diving at Punta Omo Morto in Ustica requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Punta Omo Morto in Ustica. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Punta Omo Morto in Ustica. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C.
Punta Omo Morto in Ustica typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Omo Morto in Ustica can reach up to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.