Sardinia, Italy
    Palude di Osalla

    KT12 Wreck

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Palude di Osalla

    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) - KT12 Wreck offers some of Sardinia's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The KT12 is a proper dive, one that truly defines wreck diving in the Mediterranean for us. She’s a German transport ship, sunk during World War II, lying in a way that just begs to be explored. We love descending onto her deck, the light filtering through the clear Sardinian water, highlighting the massive cargo holds. You can peer right into them, imagining the supplies she once carried. The wreck itself has become a bustling apartment block for marine life. We’ve seen huge groupers sheltering in the deeper sections, their dark eyes watching you glide past. Schools of barracuda often circle above the main superstructure, their silver bodies glinting. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still mostly intact, draped in colourful sponges. It’s a fantastic photo opportunity if you hit it with good light. This site is best for experienced wreck divers comfortable with penetration, though plenty can be seen just exploring the exterior. Come in late spring or early autumn for the best visibility and fewer boats.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KT12 Wreck

    KT12 Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for KT12 Wreck, 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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