Contessa
Protected Area
Cap Corse Et Agriate
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, great white sharks, hammerhead sharks and mobula rays (devil rays) - Contessa offers some of Corsica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Contessa, dropping to 33 metres, is a solid intermediate dive. The main draw is a series of impressive rock formations and swim-throughs, which make for some interesting light play on sunny days. You'll likely spot groupers lurking in the crevices and schools of barracuda cruising past. It's a good pick for divers looking for a relaxing, scenic dive rather than big pelagics.
Typical Contessa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (33m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Toga Plongée
Corsica Sub
Dollfin
Corse
Blue Marine Companige - Plongee
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Contessa
Contessa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Contessa, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.38, 9.55) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20.1–24.6°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
5.12 m/s
10.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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