ASO
Protected Area
Spiaggia di Brancaleone
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - ASO offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ASO wreck, a motor vessel that went down in 1979, lies upright at 30 meters. It’s a respectable size at nearly 60 meters long, and we’ve found it’s a good spot for a single dive, offering plenty to explore without feeling rushed. The hull is largely intact, though time and the sea have certainly taken their toll, opening up some interesting swim-throughs into the cargo holds. Around the bridge, you’ll usually find clouds of damselfish and small groups of barracuda hanging in the blue. It's a solid dive for anyone comfortable at depth and looking for a classic Mediterranean wreck.
Typical ASO 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 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ASO
ASO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ASO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (38.1, 14.46) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.1–25.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
71°F
Wind Speed
7.27 m/s
14.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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