Le Cattedrali
Le Cattedrali di Palmarola, located in Italy, offers a breathtaking underwater experience. This dive site is nestled along a rugged coastline, showcasing the magnificent spectacle of multi-colored volcanic rocks. As you explore the area, you will encounter a plethora of caves, coves, and cliffs, adding to the allure of the dive.
One of the remarkable features of this site is its accessibility, making it an ideal choice for beginner divers. With a maximum depth of 21m and a visibility of 20m, divers can easily appreciate the natural beauty that awaits them.
Within the caves, a diverse marine ecosystem thrives. Discover the vibrant life of groupers, eels, and sea anemones that call this underwater wonderland home. As you delve deeper into the caves, you will encounter an array of fascinating marine life, including shrimps, white sponges, coralline red algae, and colorful bryozoans.
Le Cattedrali di Palmarola offers an unforgettable diving experience, perfect for both novice and experienced divers alike. Immerse yourself in the enchanting waters of Italy and explore the hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface.
One of the remarkable features of this site is its accessibility, making it an ideal choice for beginner divers. With a maximum depth of 21m and a visibility of 20m, divers can easily appreciate the natural beauty that awaits them.
Within the caves, a diverse marine ecosystem thrives. Discover the vibrant life of groupers, eels, and sea anemones that call this underwater wonderland home. As you delve deeper into the caves, you will encounter an array of fascinating marine life, including shrimps, white sponges, coralline red algae, and colorful bryozoans.
Le Cattedrali di Palmarola offers an unforgettable diving experience, perfect for both novice and experienced divers alike. Immerse yourself in the enchanting waters of Italy and explore the hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Cattedrali
9
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Cattedrali
Depth
21m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Le Cattedrali
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
5.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
35.18km
Cloud Cover
73%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Le Cattedrali
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Dive Score Chart for Le Cattedrali
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.145925925925926/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.798494756554305/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Le Cattedrali: 06:00
Sunset at Le Cattedrali: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Le Cattedrali 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
12:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.32m (4.5s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le CattedraliAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Cattedrali
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 Le Cattedrali
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Cattedrali
January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Le Cattedrali
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
July
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
December
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Cattedrali
Le Cattedrali shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (8.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 - Jul 4, 2026
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