PADUA
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - PADUA offers some of Medes Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Padua* is a proper piece of history down there, a steamship that went down in 1943, likely hitting a mine while carrying parcels for POWs. At 53 metres long, she’s a substantial wreck, resting at 48m, so this is one for experienced divers with the right qualifcations. The hull is still largely intact, and you can make out the bow and stern quite clearly, though the midships section shows the damage that sent her to the bottom. We’ve seen conger eels poking out from behind collapsed plating and schools of barracuda hanging above the main deck, using the superstructure for shelter. It's a sombre but fascinating dive, offering a real sense of a moment frozen in time.
Typical PADUA 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 48m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PADUA
PADUA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PADUA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C
Current Speed
9.85 cm/s
Direction: SW (246°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.182 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
38.21 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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