TOSCA
Protected Area
Riserva naturale orientata Laghetti di Marinello
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and sperm whales - TOSCA offers some of Ustica's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the *Tosca* on Ustica is a journey into a specific piece of wartime history. This steamship, sunk in 1943, rests upright at 51 meters, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts with appropriate training. We often find the visibility here can be excellent, and as you descend, the sheer scale of the ship becomes clear, covered in a patina of growth. Groupers, typically large and resident, patrol the deck, and we've seen schools of barracuda circling the mast structure. It’s a deep, contemplative dive, best enjoyed on a calm day when you can take your time to appreciate the wreck's structure and the sea life it now hosts.
Typical TOSCA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 51m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to TOSCA
Dive shops near TOSCA
UNIVERSALRENT DIVING CENTER
AQUATICA DIVING CENTER
BLUNAUTA DIVING CENTER MILAZZO
MUCIARA DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TOSCA
TOSCA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TOSCA, 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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