Cala d'Oliva
Protected Area
Isola Asinara
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 d'Oliva offers some of Sardinia's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala d'Oliva gives you a good feel for Sardinia’s quieter side of diving. We've often found schooling salema here, shimmering off the rocks, and it's a spot where you might just catch a glimpse of a loggerhead turtle cruising past. Keep an eye out for patches of red coral and bushy coral clinging to the deeper walls. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of the Mediterranean, maybe not a drift full of barracuda, but reliably pleasant, especially if you’re keen to escape the busier spots further south.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala d'Oliva
Cala d'Oliva Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala d'Oliva, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (41.18, 9.42) (10km away)
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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