Secca Del Papa
Protected Area
Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo
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) - Secca Del Papa offers some of Sardinia's richest diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
Secca Del Papa, off Sardinia, offers a classic Mediterranean dive experience. You'll likely find rocky reefs dropping into deeper water, with the usual suspects like moray eels tucked into crevices and schools of damselfish flitting about. It's a reliable choice for divers looking for a straightforward, pleasant dive rather than something truly spectacular.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Secca Del Papa
Secca Del Papa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Secca Del Papa, 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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