THEONIKA
Protected Area
Area marina protetta Secche della Meloria
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 - THEONIKA offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Theonika wreck lies almost entirely exposed, a stark reminder of that heavy weather in ’78 when she dragged anchor. At just 3m, this motor vessel is an easy, shallow dive. You’re essentially snorkelling over the superstructure, but don’t let that deter you; it’s fascinating to see how the Mediterranean has reclaimed her. Schools of damselfish flit through the rusted frames, and we’ve spotted small octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a perfect second dive or a relaxed afternoon exploring a piece of maritime history.
Typical THEONIKA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to THEONIKA
Dive shops near THEONIKA
Accademia Blu Diving Center
Caccia e Pesca
BLUE MIND ASD
7 Perle ASD
DIVING DEGLI ETRUSCHI
Foto Shark
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for THEONIKA
THEONIKA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for THEONIKA, 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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