Pianosa Boa 5
The dive site, located just south of the Pianosa rock in Italy, boasts a remarkable feature - a spacious cave that runs through the entire shoal. Divers are treated to an abundance of pelagic fish, including schools of barracuda, groupers, snappers, and amberjacks. Additionally, the outer pinnacle presents opportunities to encounter large pelagic fish passing by. With a maximum depth of 26m and visibility reaching up to 21m, this dive is suitable for divers of both beginner and advanced levels. Discover the captivating underwater world just off the shores of Pianosa, Campo nell'Elba, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy.
Diving Conditions Score for Pianosa Boa 5
8.9
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pianosa Boa 5
Depth
26m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pianosa Boa 5
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
7.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.6°C
Visibility
35.04km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
25.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pianosa Boa 5
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Dive Score Chart for Pianosa Boa 5
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.135925925925926/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 7.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.912030651340999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pianosa Boa 5: 06:00
Sunset at Pianosa Boa 5: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pianosa Boa 5 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: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.04m (3.6s), Wind: 7.9 m/s
Safest Overall
13:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.04m (3.15s), Wind: 7.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pianosa Boa 5Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pianosa Boa 5
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 Pianosa Boa 5
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pianosa Boa 5
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Pianosa Boa 5
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
July
Visibility
13.1m / 43.0ft
October
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pianosa Boa 5
Pianosa Boa 5 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (8.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 20, 2026
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