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Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

This site offers an exceptional diving experience on the beautiful island of Elba, situated in a marine park renowned for its diverse marine life. Divers of all skill levels will find this dive enjoyable and accessible.

While exploring the underwater world of this site, you'll encounter a plethora of groupers in varying sizes, creating a vibrant and captivating spectacle. Additionally, barracudas, snappers, bream, and salps can be found abundantly, adding to the diversity of the marine ecosystem. During certain times of the year, lucky divers may even encounter magnificent eagle rays and sunfish.

With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive offers optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, you'll find this site suitable for your diving abilities.

Located near Forte Falcone, Via del Falcone, Portoferraio, Livorno, Tuscany, 57037, Italy, this dive site is easily accessible and situated in a picturesque Italian setting.

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this remarkable dive site on the island of Elba. Discover the abundant marine life and embrace the beauty of Italy's coastal waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

Depth

22m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

7.1 m/s

Water Temp

24.8°C

Visibility

34.72km

Cloud Cover

8%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

30.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie
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Dive Score Chart for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.977004402515725/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.643809174311926/10.

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

Sunrise at Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie: 06:00
Sunset at Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie 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
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m (5.3s), Wind: 4.5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 3.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

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 Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

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 Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.5°C / 81.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.1m / 49.5ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.0m / 3.3ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie

Scoglietto - Franata delle Cernie 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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