Capo Carbonara
Protected Area
Isola dei Cavoli
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) - Capo Carbonara offers some of Sardinia's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Capo Carbonara often gets overshadowed by Sardinia's more dramatic wrecks, but we think that’s a real shame. We love this site for its relaxed vibe and surprising amount of life, especially if you take your time. Drop in over the posidonia beds, those vast underwater meadows of Neptune’s lace and Mediterranean tapeweed. They’re a nursery for so much, and you’ll often spot painted combers darting between the fronds or even a shy Mediterranean slipper lobster tucked away. The real magic happens as you drift toward the rocky outcrops. Suddenly, the landscape shifts. Scarlet coral glows in the gloom, and if you peer into the cracks, you might find a grumpy scorpionfish or even a garrupa eyeing you up. It’s not a site for big pelagics, but for macro enthusiasts and those who appreciate the smaller, intricate details of the Mediterranean, it’s a quiet delight. The sunsets here, viewed from the boat after a dive, are an added bonus. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting an easy, rewarding afternoon.
Typical Capo Carbonara Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Tamatete
Archeo Diving
ALIKE DIVING
ESEA FREEDIVING
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Capo Carbonara
Capo Carbonara Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Capo Carbonara, 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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