Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval
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) - Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval offers some of Sardinia's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
On Sardinia’s northern tip, Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval offers a calm entry into Mediterranean diving. We’ve found it’s a solid spot for newer divers, with a maximum depth of 23 metres and generally mild conditions. The site gets its name from two rock formations above the waterline, one shaped like a man’s head, the other a horse’s, which are a nice landmark. Underwater, you’ll mainly explore a series of rock formations, some pretty big, creating swim-throughs and overhangs where groupers often hang out. Look into the cracks for moray eels and octopuses tucked away. It’s not a thrill-a-minute site, but it’s a pleasant, easy dive for shaking off the rust or getting comfortable in the water.
Typical Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval
Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tête d’Homme et Tête de Cheval, 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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