ATLA
Protected Area
Fondali di Capo San Marco - Sciacca
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - ATLA offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ATLA wreck off Ustica offers a solid dive, particularly if you’re keen on exploring a sunken vessel. Lying at 31 metres, it’s a fishing boat that went down some time ago, and the Mediterranean has certainly started reclaiming it. What we really like about the ATLA is the way groupers have made it their home; you’ll often spot them lurking in the deeper holds, alongside nudibranchs that graze the hull. It’s a comfortable dive for those with Advanced Open Water or equivalent, with currents usually quite mild, allowing for a good circuit around the deck and superstructure.
Typical ATLA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (31m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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 ATLA
ATLA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ATLA, 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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