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    Il Canalone dive site
    channel
    15-30m
    Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Area marina protetta Isola di Bergeggi

    Il Canalone

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Area marina protetta Isola di Bergeggi

    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 - Il Canalone offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest channel diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) and Oceanic Whitetip Sharks · 70+ species recorded
    Water14-27°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterChannel dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Il Canalone offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed swim. The site features gentle slopes and a decent amount of Mediterranean reef fish, with occasional encounters with octopus or moray eels tucked into the rocks. It’s an easy entry and exit, making it a good choice for a second dive of the day. Visibility is generally good, though it can drop after heavy rain.

    Typical Il Canalone Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Il Canalone

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    A.S.D. N.S.A. CHIERI

    1km away
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    DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB

    2km away
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    LE CAVALLETTE DIVING SNC

    3km away
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    Marina Diving Service

    18km away
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    HAVEN DIVING CENTER SRL

    26km away
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    SCUBA BOOM SCUOLA SUBACQUEA GE-VOLTRI

    32km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Il Canalone

    Il Canalone Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Il Canalone, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)

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    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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