Punta dell'Altare
Protected Area
Area naturale marina protetta Portofino
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 - Punta dell'Altare offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Punta dell'Altare offers a solid dive along the Portofino coast, a good option when the more famous sites are busy. We typically drop onto a sloping rock face, following it down to about 20 metres where you'll find plenty of gorgonians. Keep an eye out for dusky groupers lurking in the crevices and ornate wrasse darting between the rocks. It’s a reliable spot for seeing red coral, and we've spotted slipper lobsters tucked away in overhangs. This site is suitable for most certified divers, offering a relaxed profile without strong currents, making it a pleasant afternoon dive.
Nearest Dive Centres to Punta dell'Altare
Dive shops near Punta dell'Altare
San Fruttuoso diving center
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
UNDERWATERTALES ASD
MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO
Punto Mare
LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA - SEZIONE GENOVA QUINTO
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta dell'Altare
Punta dell'Altare Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta dell'Altare, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.38, 9.02) (43km away)
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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