GILDA
Protected Area
Pelagos Sanctuary For The Conservation Of Marine Mammals
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 - GILDA offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Gilda is a shallow wreck that’s perfect for a leisurely dive, especially if you’re keen on exploring a piece of history without going deep. Resting at just 2m, it’s less about penetration and more about the atmosphere, seeing how the remains of the hull have become an artificial reef. You'll find blennies peering out from crevices and small shoals of damselfish darting amongst the twisted metal. It’s a genuinely relaxing dive, great for photographers and newer divers, or anyone who just wants to spend some quality time pottering around a submerged relic.
Typical GILDA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GILDA
GILDA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GILDA, 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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