Petit Canyon
Protected Area
Area marina protetta Capotesta - Punta Falcone
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) - Petit Canyon offers some of Sardinia's richest channel diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Petit Canyon is a shallow, easy dive, perfect for beginners or a relaxed second dive. You’ll weave through rock formations, almost like an underwater maze, where light filters in from above. Look for small Mediterranean reef fish darting in and out of the crevices. It’s a pleasant spot to spend 45 minutes exploring without any demanding conditions.
Typical Petit Canyon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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AREA11 DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Petit Canyon
Petit Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Petit Canyon, 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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