JOYCE
Protected Area
Stagno di Putzu Idu (Salina Manna e Pauli Marigosa)
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) - JOYCE offers some of Sardinia's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Joyce, a motor vessel that went down near Isolotto Mal di Ventre in 1973, rests upright at 30 meters. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate a well-preserved wreck rather than just a pile of rubble. We've found the stern section particularly photogenic, with the propeller still intact and often shrouded in schools of damselfish. Look for moray eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve even spotted large scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, best for confident divers comfortable at depth.
Typical JOYCE 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 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for JOYCE
JOYCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JOYCE, 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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