10m
    Ustica, Italy
    Fondali dello Zingaro

    EFISIA SERRA

    Best months: Sep

    Protected Area

    Fondali dello Zingaro

    Why dive here

    With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - EFISIA SERRA offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeSep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 60+ species recorded
    Water15-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 10m

    Efisio Serra isn't a deep dive, topping out at just 10 metres, but it delivers on atmosphere. This motor vessel went down in the 1960s, a casualty of a storm, and has since become a fantastic home for fish. What we love about this wreck is how approachable it is – perfect for a long, relaxed dive, especially for those who prefer shallower profiles or want to really take their time exploring. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but you can still make out the bow and stern sections, lying on a sandy bottom amidst scattered fragments. Shoals of damselfish shimmer around the superstructure, and we’ve often seen moray eels peeking out from under plates of rusted metal. Our favourite part? The way the Mediterranean light filters down, creating these dramatic shafts that illuminate parts of the wreck, making the shadows shift and creating a sense of history. Look for scorpionfish camouflaged on the deck plates – they blend in surprisingly well. It’s a great site for photographers, too, offering plenty of natural light and interesting textures.

    Typical EFISIA SERRA Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EFISIA SERRA

    EFISIA SERRA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for EFISIA SERRA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (38.1, 14.46) (15km away)

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    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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