Scoglio del medico
Protected Area
Fondali dell'isola di Ustica
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - Scoglio del medico offers some of Ustica's richest diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Scoglio del Medico is one of Ustica's most talked-about sites. You'll drop into caverns and tunnels, exploring the volcanic rock formations. Look for moray eels tucked into crevices and grouper patrolling the darker sections. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, great for those who enjoy a bit of overhead environment work.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Scoglio del medico
Scoglio del medico Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Scoglio del medico, 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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