

Best for advanced divers, 15-50m, boat entry, strong current.
Secca del Turco is a seamount located off Elba Island, Italy, offering a challenging dive environment that combines reef and wall topography. The site ranges in depth from 15 to 50 metres, requiring advanced drift diving skills due to strong currents. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, allowing divers to observe the structure from the shallower reef top down to the deeper wall sections. Boat access is required for all dives. Given the water temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees Celsius and the presence of strong currents, divers must maintain strict depth monitoring and possess solid buoyancy control throughout the dive.
43.00660, 9.81980
June and September offer the best balance of conditions, with currents more predictable and visibility at its peak. Brief the current direction with your boat crew before descending, as the drift line can shift depending on the tide state and wind.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jun, Sep
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the strong currents and depths reaching 50 metres.
The site features a reef top at 15 metres and a wall that drops down to 50 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this seamount.
June and September are considered the best months, offering the most predictable currents and peak visibility.
The main hazards are the deep profile reaching 50 metres and the strong currents that necessitate advanced drift diving skills.
Diving at Secca del Turco in Isola di Capraia requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Secca del Turco in Isola di Capraia. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
Secca del Turco in Isola di Capraia can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Secca del Turco in Isola di Capraia typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.