10-30m
    Sardinia, Italy
    Isolotti grossetani dell'Arcipelago Toscano

    Punta Avoltore

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Isolotti grossetani dell'Arcipelago Toscano

    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) - Punta Avoltore offers some of Sardinia's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Punta Avoltore in Sardinia offers a typical Mediterranean wall dive, dropping away into the blue. You'll find a good spread of gorgonians clinging to the rock, with the occasional moray eel peeking from crevices. It’s a solid choice for divers looking for a straightforward dive without strong currents.

    Typical Punta Avoltore Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:2417:4211h 18m daylightGolden hour 17:04

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta Avoltore

    Punta Avoltore Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Punta Avoltore, 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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