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    Scoglio del sale dive site
    17m
    Beginner
    Portofino & Liguria, Italy
    Fondali Golfo di Rapallo

    Scoglio del sale

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Fondali Golfo di Rapallo

    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 - Scoglio del sale offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest 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
    Charactermax 17m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Scoglio del Sale offers a straightforward dive for beginners. The site is a shallow rocky plateau, maxing out at 17m. We often spot octopus tucked into the crevices and moray eels peeking from their holes. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re looking to get comfortable with your buoyancy or test new gear.

    Typical Scoglio del sale Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 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

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:3317:4811h 15m daylightGolden hour 17:08

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    MASSUB DIVING CENTER - PORTOFINO

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    San Fruttuoso diving center

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    Punto Mare

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    LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA - SEZIONE GENOVA QUINTO

    24km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Scoglio del sale

    Scoglio del sale Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Scoglio del sale, 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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