Secca dello Scalino
Protected Area
Fondali Varazze - Albisola
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 - Secca dello Scalino offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Secca dello Scalino is a good spot for newer divers in Portofino, holding steady at 16 meters. The rock formation itself isn't particularly dramatic, but look closely and you'll find plenty of small Mediterranean species hiding in the crevices. We often spot moray eels and octopuses here, sometimes scorpionfish too. It’s a gentle dive, good for getting comfortable in the water.
Typical Secca dello Scalino Dive Profile
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.
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LE CAVALLETTE DIVING SNC
A.S.D. N.S.A. CHIERI
DIVING CENTER SERVICE NEREO SUB
HAVEN DIVING CENTER SRL
SCUBA BOOM SCUOLA SUBACQUEA GE-VOLTRI
Marina Diving Service
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Secca dello Scalino
Secca dello Scalino Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Secca dello Scalino, 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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