Y-40
Protected Area
Laguna di Venezia: Valle Averto
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 - Y-40 offers some of Portofino & Liguria's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Y-40 is Europe’s deepest thermal pool, located inland from Portofino. It's a controlled environment, offering various platforms and a central shaft dropping to 42 meters. This site suits divers looking to practice skills, test new gear, or complete courses without the challenges of open water, especially good for freedivers. You'll find a consistent temperature and clear visibility year-round.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Y-40
Y-40 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Y-40, 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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