Controfrati
Protected Area
Fondali Porto Maurizio - San Lorenzo al Mare - Torre dei Marmi
Why dive here
With 70+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, mobula rays (devil rays) and oceanic whitetip sharks - Controfrati offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Controfrati, near Portofino, takes you to a maximum depth of 31m, making it a good intermediate dive. You’ll find walls covered in red gorgonians and a decent chance of spotting larger pelagics in the blue. It’s a solid choice for divers looking for a deeper wall dive without extreme currents.
Typical Controfrati 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 (31m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Controfrati
Dive shops near Controfrati
Borgo Marina Diving a.s.d.
L'Elica Marine Services
NAUTILUS TDC
Marina Diving Service
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Controfrati
Controfrati Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Controfrati, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
70°F · Range: 19–23.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
4.49 m/s
8.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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