Grotta delle Cipree
Protected Area
Area marina protetta Isola di Ustica
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Grotta delle Cipree offers some of Ustica's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Grotta delle Cipree is a classic Ustica cave dive, relatively shallow and excellent for photographers. Sunlight streams through a large entrance, illuminating the cavern and a healthy population of slipper lobsters tucked into crevices. It’s a good option for divers looking for a straightforward cave experience without extreme depths or strong currents.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grotta delle Cipree
Grotta delle Cipree Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grotta delle Cipree, 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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