La Macresgia
This dive site is located in Zone B of the Cinque Terre National Park in Italy. It is an ideal spot for beginner divers and those with limited experience. During late spring and early summer, divers can expect to encounter a variety of lobsters. In the summer months, the site offers sightings of grouper, brown meagres, snapper, and barracuda.
The dive commences from the deepest buoy in the "Macresgia" gulf. Divers will follow a path towards the open sea, turning right at the edge of the seafloor to maintain a depth of 15 to 18 meters. Exploring the A zone of the park, the dive concludes under the buoy at approximately 6 meters depth. Lobsters are commonly spotted, particularly in spring and early summer. Additionally, divers may come across groupers, snappers, and barracuda.
With visibility reaching up to 12 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site provides an excellent opportunity for divers of all levels to appreciate the underwater beauty. Located near Zona B, Follo, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, it offers convenient access for divers in the region.
The dive commences from the deepest buoy in the "Macresgia" gulf. Divers will follow a path towards the open sea, turning right at the edge of the seafloor to maintain a depth of 15 to 18 meters. Exploring the A zone of the park, the dive concludes under the buoy at approximately 6 meters depth. Lobsters are commonly spotted, particularly in spring and early summer. Additionally, divers may come across groupers, snappers, and barracuda.
With visibility reaching up to 12 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site provides an excellent opportunity for divers of all levels to appreciate the underwater beauty. Located near Zona B, Follo, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, it offers convenient access for divers in the region.
Diving Conditions Score for La Macresgia
8.6
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Macresgia
Depth
17m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for La Macresgia
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
9.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.7°C
Visibility
36.32km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
27.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Macresgia
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Dive Score Chart for La Macresgia
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.608566666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.256993464052288/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Macresgia: 06:00
Sunset at La Macresgia: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Macresgia 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: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.14m (5s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La MacresgiaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Macresgia
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 La Macresgia
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Macresgia
January
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for La Macresgia
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
July
Visibility
17.9m / 58.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Macresgia
La Macresgia shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (4.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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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