Punta Falconiera
Located near the port, this dive site offers two exciting itineraries: an archaeological site and a wall dive. Both routes are suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. The archaeological site features Roman and Punic anchors at a depth of 18m, providing a fascinating glimpse into history. The wall dive presents divers with a mesmerizing landscape of ravines and a large cave to explore.
Underwater, divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including groupers, white bream, parrot fish, moray eels, conger eels, forkbeards, scorpion fish, octopuses, nudibranchs, and colorful astroides that adorn the walls. With excellent visibility of 27m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site in Italy offers an unforgettable underwater experience.
Plan your dive adventure at this enchanting dive site located at Via Mezzaluna, Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, 90051, Italy. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, divechamp.com has the perfect dive site waiting for you. Dive into the waters of Italy and discover the wonders of the underwater world.
Underwater, divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including groupers, white bream, parrot fish, moray eels, conger eels, forkbeards, scorpion fish, octopuses, nudibranchs, and colorful astroides that adorn the walls. With excellent visibility of 27m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site in Italy offers an unforgettable underwater experience.
Plan your dive adventure at this enchanting dive site located at Via Mezzaluna, Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, 90051, Italy. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, divechamp.com has the perfect dive site waiting for you. Dive into the waters of Italy and discover the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Punta Falconiera
9.4
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Punta Falconiera
Depth
24m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Punta Falconiera
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
5.7 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
33.04km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.65s
Air Temperature
27.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta Falconiera
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Dive Score Chart for Punta Falconiera
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.849595959595959/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.462307692307693/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Punta Falconiera: 06:00
Sunset at Punta Falconiera: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Punta Falconiera 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: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.02m (3.3s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Punta FalconieraAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta Falconiera
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 Falconiera
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Punta Falconiera
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Punta Falconiera
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Punta Falconiera
Punta Falconiera shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.9°C) and December the coldest (19.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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