Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Fondali Arenzano - Punta Ivrea

    Milford Haven Wreck

    Best months: Jul–Aug

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    Fondali Arenzano - Punta Ivrea

    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 - Milford Haven Wreck offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Milford Haven wreck is a big one. Seriously, it's a massive supertanker sitting upright on the seabed, broken into two main sections. We love big wrecks, and this one doesn't disappoint for sheer scale alone. You descend onto the bridge structure first, often with schools of barracuda circling above and around you. The bridge itself is pretty mangled, but the sheer size of the hull stretching into the blue below gives you a real sense of its former life. Our favourite part is dropping down to the stern section. The prop is still there, huge and encrusted, and there are some fantastic penetration opportunities into the engine room, but only for those with proper wreck training and guide. Inside, the light plays off the metalwork, revealing moray eels tucked into crevices and big groupers eyeing you from the shadows. Conditions can be tricky here, with strong currents a real possibility, so we always suggest picking your day carefully and going with a local operator who knows the site well. It’s a proper dive, one that leaves you buzzing.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Milford Haven Wreck

    Milford Haven Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Milford Haven Wreck, 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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