cave

5-20m

Portofino & Liguria, Italy

Pozza Volpiano

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 - Pozza Volpiano 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 5-20m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Pozza Volpiano offers a straightforward dive along the Portofino coastline. We’ve found the site has a nice mix of soft corals and plenty of nudibranchs if you take your time to look. It’s a good choice for divers who enjoy exploring the smaller details, and conditions are generally calm enough for newer divers to feel comfortable.

Typical Pozza Volpiano Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

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

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pozza Volpiano

Pozza Volpiano Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Pozza Volpiano, 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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