RINASCITA PRIMA
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 - RINASCITA PRIMA offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rinascita Prima, a scuttled fishing vessel, rests upright at a comfortable 20 metres, making it an accessible wreck dive for most. We appreciate how Ustica intentionally sank this 33.5-metre long boat to create a deterrent for illegal fishing, giving it a purpose beyond just a dive site. You can swim through the superstructure, explore the wheelhouse, and check out the deck, which is now home to plenty of damselfish and small schooling fish. It’s a good spot for seeing how quickly marine life colonises new structures, particularly if you’re keen on exploring an intact wreck without deep penetration.
Typical RINASCITA PRIMA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water 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 RINASCITA PRIMA
RINASCITA PRIMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RINASCITA PRIMA, 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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