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Punta Morcone

Located on the beautiful south coast of Elba in Italy, just off the headland of Punta Morcone, is a remarkable diving site. This site boasts a diverse and vibrant underwater ecosystem, making it a haven for divers of all levels. From beginner to advanced, everyone can explore the wonders this site has to offer.

As you descend into the crystal-clear waters, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking sight of a lush seagrass and sandy bottom. The water depth ranges from a manageable 11 meters to an exhilarating 40-meter drop-off, providing a thrilling experience for divers of varying skill levels.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the numerous holes in the underwater wall, which serve as hiding spots for a multitude of fascinating marine creatures. Keep an eye out for elusive conger eels, mesmerizing moray eels, mysterious scorpion fish, and elusive octopodes as you navigate through the captivating underwater landscape.

For those seeking a deeper adventure, the deep area of this dive site often offers sightings of magnificent barracudas. These sleek and powerful fish add an extra level of excitement to your diving experience.

With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site provides optimal conditions for exploring its hidden treasures. Whether you're a beginner looking to embark on your first underwater journey or an advanced diver seeking a new challenge, this site has something special for everyone.

Located near Strada di Punta Morcone, Morcone, Capoliveri, Livorno, Tuscany, 57031, Italy, this dive site is easily accessible and awaits your thrilling underwater exploration. Don't miss the opportunity to dive into the wonders of this magnificent underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Punta Morcone

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Punta Morcone

Depth

22m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Punta Morcone

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

12.5 m/s

Water Temp

25.4°C

Visibility

36.28km

Cloud Cover

28%

Wave Period

2.4s

Air Temperature

29.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.83290780141844/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.002433333333334/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Punta Morcone 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
9:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.35s), Wind: 6.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 8.5 m/s

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

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 Morcone

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 Morcone

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Punta Morcone

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.3°C / 75.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Punta Morcone

Punta Morcone shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.3°C) and December the coldest (20.3°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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