Relitto del Kent
Protected Area
Fondali dello Zingaro
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Relitto del Kent offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Relitto del Kent is a proper wreck dive, one we always enjoy, even if it’s a site that changes with every big storm. We’re talking about a cargo ship, sunk in the 70s, now broken into sections across a sloping seabed. You descend into the blue, and slowly, the silhouette of the bow appears first, often shrouded in schooling damselfish. What we love about the Kent is its accessibility for exploring. The holds are open, inviting you inside for a quick peek. Light filters in through cracks and openings, illuminating the occasional moray eel peeking from a pipe or a scorpionfish resting on a coral-encrusted bulkhead. Look out for the resident groupers, too. They’re usually lurking near the deeper sections of the stern, which lies a little further down the slope. We’d suggest a calm day for this one, as any surge can really kick up the silt inside. It’s a dive that rewards careful navigation and a keen eye for the smaller details.
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 Relitto del Kent
Relitto del Kent Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Relitto del Kent, 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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