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    Marcella dive site
    42m
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    Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Fondali Punta Apicchi

    Marcella

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Fondali Punta Apicchi

    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 - Marcella 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 42m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Marcella is a deep dive, dropping to 42 metres, definitely one for experienced divers comfortable with depth. You’ll find red gorgonian fans here, healthy and abundant, clinging to the wall. It's a quiet site, often less busy than some of the other Portofino regulars, offering a peaceful descent for those who like their diving serene and focused on the wall life.

    Typical Marcella Dive Profile

    15m30m45mSafety Stop0m42m max~15 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

    Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

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

    Today06:3217:4711h 15m daylightGolden hour 17:08

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    Dive shops near Marcella

    MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO

    19km away
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    Associazione Diving 5 Terre

    20km away
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    UNDERWATERTALES ASD

    21km away
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    DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO

    29km away
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    San Fruttuoso diving center

    29km away

    SSI Scuba Diving

    32km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marcella

    Marcella Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Marcella, 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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