Secca della Colombara
Just a short boat ride away from the port of Ustica lies an amazing shoal, starting at a depth of 50m and gradually rising to just 3 meters at the top. This unique formation makes it easily accessible for divers of all levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver.
Diving at this site, you'll be surrounded by walls covered in vibrant sponges, astroides, parazoanthus, and gorgonians. And that's not all - keep an eye out for the impressive schools of barracudas, groupers, ducts, snappers, and breams that are often spotted here.
With excellent visibility of 23m and a maximum depth of 26m, this dive site is a true underwater paradise. Located in Italy, specifically in Villaggio Tramontana, Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, 90051, it offers a fantastic diving experience for divers from all around the world.
Whether you're a beginner, an advanced diver, or an expert, this site has something to offer for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating underwater world during your diving adventures in Italy.
Diving at this site, you'll be surrounded by walls covered in vibrant sponges, astroides, parazoanthus, and gorgonians. And that's not all - keep an eye out for the impressive schools of barracudas, groupers, ducts, snappers, and breams that are often spotted here.
With excellent visibility of 23m and a maximum depth of 26m, this dive site is a true underwater paradise. Located in Italy, specifically in Villaggio Tramontana, Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, 90051, it offers a fantastic diving experience for divers from all around the world.
Whether you're a beginner, an advanced diver, or an expert, this site has something to offer for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating underwater world during your diving adventures in Italy.
Diving Conditions Score for Secca della Colombara
8.9
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Secca della Colombara
Depth
26m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Secca della Colombara
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
5.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
30.94km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Secca della Colombara
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Dive Score Chart for Secca della Colombara
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.601111111111113/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.179604519774012/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Secca della Colombara: 06:00
Sunset at Secca della Colombara: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Secca della Colombara 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: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.04m (3s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 2.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Secca della ColombaraAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Secca della Colombara
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 Secca della Colombara
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 Secca della Colombara
January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Secca della Colombara
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
13.0m / 42.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Secca della Colombara
Secca della Colombara shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (9.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during October to December, 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 21, 2026
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