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Punta Falcone

Punta Falcone is a fantastic dive site located in Santo Stefano, Italy. It offers a gentle sloping seabed ranging from -5 meters to -30 meters, which is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers. The site is characterized by magnificent masons that create hiding dens and ravines, adding to the allure and excitement of exploring the underwater world.

One of the biggest highlights of diving at Punta Falcone is encountering the impressive groupers. These majestic creatures, of all ages and sizes, have become accustomed to the presence of divers. They are remarkably friendly and allow divers to approach them closely, making it an ideal opportunity for stunning underwater photography.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, Punta Falcone provides divers with a remarkable underwater experience. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or looking to further enhance your skills through advanced courses, this dive site offers an array of possibilities for all levels of divers.

Situated near other attractions such as Carcere di Santo Stefano, Tunnel di Cala a Mare, Quartiere Mast'Aniello, Ventotene, Latina, Lazio, 04031, Italy, Punta Falcone is conveniently located and easily accessible. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater world of Punta Falcone and create unforgettable memories on your diving adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Punta Falcone

9.7
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Punta Falcone

Depth

26m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Punta Falcone

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

4.8 m/s

Water Temp

26.2°C

Visibility

29.28km

Cloud Cover

17%

Wave Period

2.7s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta Falcone
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Dive Score Chart for Punta Falcone

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 10/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.136419753086418/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Punta Falcone: 06:00
Sunset at Punta Falcone: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Punta Falcone 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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.08m (2.8s), Wind: 1.3 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 4.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Punta Falcone
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta Falcone

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 Falcone

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 Falcone

January
Score: 8.1
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Punta Falcone

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.9m / 42.3ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Punta Falcone

Punta Falcone shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (8.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). January 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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