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    MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1 dive site
    cave
    19m
    Beginner
    Portofino & Liguria, Italy

    MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    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 - MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1 offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 19m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    MoM - Level 1 is a straightforward dive in the Ligurian Sea, good for newer divers. The site bottoms out around 19 meters, with rock formations and sand patches to explore. You'll likely spot typical Mediterranean reef fish, maybe a moray eel tucked into a crevice. It’s a decent option for a relaxed dive, without strong currents to worry about.

    Typical MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1 Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1

    MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for MoM - Miniera Olgiate Molgora - Level 1, 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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