GENEPESCA
Protected Area
Tutela del Tursiops truncatus
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 - GENEPESCA offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Genepesca* is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to in Portofino, not for massive pelagics, but for its sheer atmosphere. She went down on May 26, 1945, a relatively intact fishing boat now resting upright on a sandy bottom at 24 metres. We love how the light plays on her deck, filtering through the water, illuminating the wheelhouse and cargo holds you can easily poke your head into. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but on a good day, the sense of history is palpable. Swarms of small damselfish dart in and out of the rusted metal, and we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking from dark corners. It’s a gentle wreck dive, perfectly suited for those who appreciate exploring history that’s become a home for marine life, without needing to fight strong currents. Our advice? Go in the late morning, the sun hits the stern just right.
Typical GENEPESCA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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DIVING DEGLI ETRUSCHI
BLUE MIND ASD
Accademia Blu Diving Center
Caccia e Pesca
Foto Shark
7 Perle ASD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GENEPESCA
GENEPESCA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GENEPESCA, 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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