Punta Manara
Protected Area
Fondali Punta Manara
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 Manara offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Punta Manara offers a relaxed dive suitable for intermediate divers. The main attraction is a wall that drops to around 24 metres, creating several interesting nooks and crannies to explore. Expect to see various typical Mediterranean species like moray eels, groupers, and plenty of nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a good option when you want a straightforward dive without strong currents.
Typical Punta Manara Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Punta Manara
Dive shops near Punta Manara
MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO
UNDERWATERTALES ASD
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
San Fruttuoso diving center
Associazione Diving 5 Terre
Punto Mare
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Manara
Punta Manara Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Punta Manara, 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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