Sardinia, Italy
    Arcipelago La Maddalena

    Cala dell Oro

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Arcipelago La Maddalena

    Why dive here

    With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), oceanic whitetip sharks and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Cala dell Oro offers some of Sardinia'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, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Oceanic Whitetip Sharks and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 74+ species recorded
    Water14-27°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Cala dell Oro offers a relaxed dive along a rocky reef typical of Sardinia's coast. You’ll find a mix of Mediterranean reef fish, nudibranchs, and occasional octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a straightforward site, good for knocking off the rust or for newer divers looking for an easy morning out. Visibility is usually decent here, making for pleasant conditions.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala dell Oro

    Cala dell Oro Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cala dell Oro, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (41.18, 9.42) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    22°C

    71°F · Range: 19.6–24°C

    Air Temperature

    18°C

    65°F

    Wind Speed

    4.65 m/s

    9.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1018.1 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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