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    Secca di Santa Caterina dive site
    Sardinia, Italy
    Area naturale marina protetta Capo Carbonara

    Secca di Santa Caterina

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Area naturale marina protetta Capo Carbonara

    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 di Santa Caterina offers some of Sardinia's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Secca di Santa Caterina offers a straightforward dive, popular with local dive centers. You'll generally find rock formations and a decent variety of Mediterranean reef fish, sometimes including moray eels or octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing dive when you’re looking for something dependable, suitable for most experience levels. Expect decent visibility, typical of the area.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Secca di Santa Caterina

    Dive shops near Secca di Santa Caterina

    Tamatete

    11km away

    Archeo Diving

    12km away
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    ALIKE DIVING

    16km away
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    ESEA FREEDIVING

    25km away
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    TAMATETE DIVING CENTER

    37km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Secca di Santa Caterina

    Secca di Santa Caterina Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Secca di Santa Caterina, 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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