Punta dell’Arpa
Located about a mile and a half west of Ustica's port in Italy, Punta dell'Arpa is a popular dive site known for its iconic "scoglio del cornutone" formation. Underwater, divers will discover two large rocks emerging from a sandy bottom at a depth of 40 meters. These rocky walls are adorned with vibrant red gorgonians, creating a stunning sight for divers to explore.
Diving at Punta dell'Arpa offers a variety of marine life encounters. Alongside schools of banded bream, salema, and abundant damselfish, divers can also spot pipefish while carefully observing the Posidonia meadow. With good visibility of up to 28 meters, and a maximum diving depth of 29 meters, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Experience the beauty of Italy's underwater world by diving at Punta dell'Arpa. Whether you are a novice diver or an experienced one, this dive site guarantees a memorable underwater adventure close to the shores of Italy.
Diving at Punta dell'Arpa offers a variety of marine life encounters. Alongside schools of banded bream, salema, and abundant damselfish, divers can also spot pipefish while carefully observing the Posidonia meadow. With good visibility of up to 28 meters, and a maximum diving depth of 29 meters, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Experience the beauty of Italy's underwater world by diving at Punta dell'Arpa. Whether you are a novice diver or an experienced one, this dive site guarantees a memorable underwater adventure close to the shores of Italy.
Diving Conditions Score for Punta dell’Arpa
9.7
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Punta dell’Arpa
Depth
29m
Visibility
28m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Punta dell’Arpa
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
4.4 m/s
Water Temp
25.3°C
Visibility
31.14km
Cloud Cover
42%
Wave Period
4.05s
Air Temperature
24.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta dell’Arpa
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Dive Score Chart for Punta dell’Arpa
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.631258847736625/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 4.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 9.30263157894737/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Punta dell’Arpa: 06:00
Sunset at Punta dell’Arpa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Punta dell’Arpa 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
11:00Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.16m (4.05s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Punta dell’ArpaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta dell’Arpa
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 Punta dell’Arpa
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 Punta dell’Arpa
January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Punta dell’Arpa
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
October
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Punta dell’Arpa
Punta dell’Arpa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (9.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during October to December, 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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