La Secca del Vatro
Protected Area
Fondali di Staletti
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - La Secca del Vatro offers some of Ustica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Secca del Vatro is a solid dive in Ustica. The site typically offers good visibility around a rocky reef, attracting schools of barracuda and various smaller Mediterranean fish. It’s generally a relaxed dive, suitable for divers comfortable with open water. We often find octopus tucked into the rocks here.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Secca del Vatro
La Secca del Vatro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Secca del Vatro, 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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