Altare
Experience the wonders of diving in this popular bathing lake with its gravel subsoil. With good visibility even during heavy bathing, this site offers an ideal location for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, there is something for everyone here.
Located in Italy, this dive site is a favorite among divers and can get quite busy on weekends. For a more peaceful experience, consider diving during the week when the crowds are smaller.
Explore the diverse marine life that inhabits this area. While diving, you may encounter a variety of fish species including carp, zander, barbel, pike, catfish, sturgeon, tench, char, Danube salmon, trout, perch, bream, and Aesc.
With a maximum depth of 26m and visibility reaching up to 16m, this site offers ample opportunities for exploration and underwater adventures. Take in the beauty of the surroundings and marvel at the underwater landscapes.
Don't miss out on the chance to dive in this stunning location. Plan your visit to this dive site in Italy, located at 1, Galleria del Vitrale, Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, 16038, Italy. Get ready to dive into a world of underwater wonders and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Located in Italy, this dive site is a favorite among divers and can get quite busy on weekends. For a more peaceful experience, consider diving during the week when the crowds are smaller.
Explore the diverse marine life that inhabits this area. While diving, you may encounter a variety of fish species including carp, zander, barbel, pike, catfish, sturgeon, tench, char, Danube salmon, trout, perch, bream, and Aesc.
With a maximum depth of 26m and visibility reaching up to 16m, this site offers ample opportunities for exploration and underwater adventures. Take in the beauty of the surroundings and marvel at the underwater landscapes.
Don't miss out on the chance to dive in this stunning location. Plan your visit to this dive site in Italy, located at 1, Galleria del Vitrale, Portofino, Genoa, Liguria, 16038, Italy. Get ready to dive into a world of underwater wonders and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Altare
8.7
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Altare
Depth
26m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Altare
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
6.1 m/s
Water Temp
24.9°C
Visibility
16.52km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Altare
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Dive Score Chart for Altare
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.72888888888889/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 9.198888888888888/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Altare: 06:00
Sunset at Altare: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Altare are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.8s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for AltareAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Altare
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Altare
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Altare
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Altare
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Altare
Altare shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (5.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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