I Picchi
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) - I Picchi offers some of Sardinia's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
I Picchi is a series of gentle pinnacles off Sardinia, peaking at 24m. It’s a relaxed dive, good for newer divers getting comfortable in the Mediterranean. You’ll typically find scorpionfish tucked into crevices and small schools of damselfish flitting around the rock formations. It’s a solid entry-level dive for a checkout or a relaxed afternoon.
Typical I Picchi Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to I Picchi
Dive shops near I Picchi
Nautica Sabatani
AREA11 DIVING CENTER
ORSO DIVING CLUB
SCUBA REVOLUTION
ASD FOCUS
IDC Sardegna
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for I Picchi
I Picchi Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for I Picchi, 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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