SANTA CATERINA
Protected Area
Coste e Isolette a Nord Ovest della Sardegna
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) - SANTA CATERINA offers some of Sardinia's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Santa Caterina offers a very shallow wreck dive, sitting at just four metres. It's a dangerous site, with jagged metal and a broken hull, so careful buoyancy is essential. The lack of depth means plenty of light penetrates, revealing the rust and the small Mediterranean species that have made it home – think blennies and perhaps a moray eel tucked into a crevice. It’s a site for those keen on wreck photography, or a quick, easy second dive.
Typical SANTA CATERINA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to SANTA CATERINA
Dive shops near SANTA CATERINA
SANDALIA DIVING CENTER
POSEIDON DIVING CENTER
ALGHERO DIVERS
Capo Galera Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SANTA CATERINA
SANTA CATERINA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SANTA CATERINA, 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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