10m
    Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Costa di Maralunga

    MOROSINI

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Costa di Maralunga

    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 - MOROSINI 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 · max 10m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Morosini isn't about deep blue adventures; it's a shallow historical marvel, a distributed wreck sitting just 10 metres down. We love it for its accessibility and the way history feels so tangible here. The wreck, remnants of a naval vessel, is scattered across the seabed, creating a fascinating landscape of metal and marine growth. You'll spend your dive exploring these fragments, poking around twisted girders and plates that now form homes for octopus and moray eels. Look closely and you'll spot nudibranchs, their colours surprisingly vivid against the rust-red metal. This site is perfect for photographers who appreciate the interplay of light and shadow on historical artefacts, and for anyone who prefers a longer bottom time without the decompression stress. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the sunlight filters down, illuminating the scene beautifully. We’d suggest going in the morning before any boat traffic picks up; it makes for a much more serene experience. The real joy of Morosini is the calm exploration it offers, a chance to connect with a piece of the past, now very much part of the present ecosystem.

    Typical MOROSINI Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 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

    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 MOROSINI

    MOROSINI Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for MOROSINI, 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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