Saint Nazaire
Protected Area
Fondali Punta di Moneglia
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 - Saint Nazaire offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Saint Nazaire is a deep dive, dropping to 48 meters, best suited for expert divers comfortable with technical profiles. The main draw is a small cave system, home to various Mediterranean species like moray eels and lobsters. It's a quiet spot, often less crowded than other Portofino sites, making it good for those who prefer solitude. We’d suggest this for experienced divers seeking a challenging dive with some interesting rock formations.
Typical Saint Nazaire Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 48m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Saint Nazaire
Dive shops near Saint Nazaire
MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO
UNDERWATERTALES ASD
DIVING GROUP PORTOFINO
San Fruttuoso diving center
Associazione Diving 5 Terre
SSI Scuba Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saint Nazaire
Saint Nazaire Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saint Nazaire, 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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