GENOA
Protected Area
Area naturale marina protetta Portofino
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 - GENOA offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Genoa wreck, resting at 56 metres, offers a classic deep dive in the Portofino region. This old steamship is largely intact, with her bow and stern still well-defined, providing plenty of structure to explore. We’ve found moray eels peeking from portholes and conger eels snaking through the holds; the wreck has become a solid artificial reef. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the sight of the ship emerging from the deep blue is quite striking. It’s a dive best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and decompression.
Typical GENOA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 56m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to GENOA
Dive shops near GENOA
San Fruttuoso diving center
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
UNDERWATERTALES ASD
MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO
Punto Mare
LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA - SEZIONE GENOVA QUINTO
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GENOA
GENOA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GENOA, 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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