Zia Lisa
This dive site is located on the southern side of an island, just a short 15-minute navigation from the port. It boasts crystal clear water and an intriguing name. As you explore this site, you'll encounter a network of passages formed by landslides of boulders, creating mesmerizing plays of light.
The walls of this dive site are adorned with vibrant Astroides, colorful sponges, starfish, and bryozoans. Alongside these captivating marine life, you'll also have the chance to spot large groupers, white bream, moray eels, octopuses, cicadas, and a variety of colorful nudibranchs.
With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility of 25m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its location in Italy, close to Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an underwater adventure in the Mediterranean.
The walls of this dive site are adorned with vibrant Astroides, colorful sponges, starfish, and bryozoans. Alongside these captivating marine life, you'll also have the chance to spot large groupers, white bream, moray eels, octopuses, cicadas, and a variety of colorful nudibranchs.
With a maximum depth of 24m and excellent visibility of 25m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Its location in Italy, close to Ustica, Palermo, Sicily, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an underwater adventure in the Mediterranean.
Diving Conditions Score for Zia Lisa
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Zia Lisa
Depth
24m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Zia Lisa
Wave Height
0.34m
Wind Speed
18.9 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
31.64km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
3.25s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Zia Lisa
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Dive Score Chart for Zia Lisa
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.14243137254902/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 14.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.709456097560976/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Zia Lisa: 06:00
Sunset at Zia Lisa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Zia Lisa 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.4s), Wind: 14.2 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 17.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Zia LisaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Zia Lisa
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 Zia Lisa
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Zia Lisa
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
March
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Zia Lisa
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
19.2m / 63.0ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Zia Lisa
Zia Lisa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (9.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). February 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 - Jul 1, 2026
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