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    Il Nordovest, Calafuria dive site
    26m
    Beginner
    Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Calafuria - Area terrestre e marina

    Il Nordovest, Calafuria

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Calafuria - Area terrestre e marina

    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 Nordovest, Calafuria offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest 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
    Charactermax 26m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Il Nordovest, Calafuria is a straightforward dive in the Portofino protected area, good for beginners. You drop down to around 26 metres, finding a gentle slope covered in Mediterranean gorgonians. Keep an eye out for resident octopus and moray eels tucked into the rocks. It’s a relaxed dive, a nice introduction to the local conditions without strong currents.

    Typical Il Nordovest, Calafuria Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m26m max~30 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

    Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Il Nordovest, Calafuria

    Dive shops near Il Nordovest, Calafuria

    BLUE MIND ASD

    9km away
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    Accademia Blu Diving Center

    10km away
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    DIVING DEGLI ETRUSCHI

    11km away
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    Caccia e Pesca

    11km away
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    Foto Shark

    29km away

    7 Perle ASD

    29km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Il Nordovest, Calafuria

    Il Nordovest, Calafuria Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Il Nordovest, Calafuria, 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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