URSUS
Protected Area
Isole Tino - Tinetto
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 - URSUS offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Ursus* is a surprisingly engaging little wreck, sunk neatly at 17 metres in the Portofino marine park. We like this site for its relaxed feel and easy navigation. She's a motor vessel, around 14 metres long, and while the authorities call her 'dangerous,' we think that's a bit dramatic. It means you can't penetrate, but really, the joy here is circling her exterior, watching the light play on the encrusting sponges and anemones. Look for scorpionfish tucked into crevices and the occasional moray eel peeking from beneath. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for a gentle afternoon in the water and a good choice if you're looking for a low-stress wreck experience.
Typical URSUS 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to URSUS
Dive shops near URSUS
LERICI FREEDIVING
SSI Scuba Diving
LORENZO SUB DIVING CENTER
Associazione Diving 5 Terre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for URSUS
URSUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for URSUS, 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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