Ripalti
The dive site, located in Italy, offers a recommended diving depth ranging from 20 to 40 meters. This makes it an ideal location for experienced divers, who can also handle the strong current present. However, beginners can still enjoy the diveable shallow area starting at 12 meters, which features several solitary boulders.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life at this site, including moray eels, schooling fish, barracudas, breams, octopuses, and even red gorgonians at greater depths. With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and underwater discovery.
Located near Le Fotoelettriche, Località Straccoligno, Straccoligno, Capoliveri, Livorno, Tuscany, 57036, Italy, this dive site offers a captivating experience for divers of advanced and expert levels.
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life at this site, including moray eels, schooling fish, barracudas, breams, octopuses, and even red gorgonians at greater depths. With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters, this dive site provides ample opportunities for exploration and underwater discovery.
Located near Le Fotoelettriche, Località Straccoligno, Straccoligno, Capoliveri, Livorno, Tuscany, 57036, Italy, this dive site offers a captivating experience for divers of advanced and expert levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Ripalti
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ripalti
Depth
28m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ripalti
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.9°C
Visibility
27.78km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.5s
Air Temperature
32.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ripalti
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Dive Score Chart for Ripalti
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.507798742138364/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.993986928104576/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ripalti: 06:00
Sunset at Ripalti: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ripalti 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.65s), Wind: 6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for RipaltiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ripalti
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 Ripalti
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ripalti
January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Ripalti
Water Temp
27.5°C / 81.5°F
July
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
October
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ripalti
Ripalti shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (6.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.0m 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 29, 2026
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