Ripalti

Ripalti: Strong currents, diverse marine life, experienced divers

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
29m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Ripalti, in Italy, is characterized by its strong currents and depth, making it suitable for experienced divers only. The dive starts at a relatively shallow 12 meters, gradually descending into deeper waters with several solitary boulders creating a varied underwater topography. Navigating this site requires confidence and experience in handling strong currents and deeper depths.

The marine life at Ripalti is diverse and abundant. Divers can encounter moray eels, various schooling fish, barracudas, breams, and octopuses at shallower depths. Deeper dives may reveal the vibrant colours of red gorgonians, adding to the overall richness of the underwater landscape.

The best time to visit Ripalti is likely during the warmer months (spring and summer), when visibility is usually better and marine life is more active. However, currents can still be strong regardless of the season. Divers and freedivers should be thoroughly experienced and equipped with appropriate gear and skills to navigate the challenging conditions. It's crucial to have a dive buddy and inform someone of your dive plan.

Diving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

drift divestrong currentsmoray eelbarracudabreamoctopusred gorgonianitaly

Marine Life

Moray eelsSchooling fishBarracudasBreamsOctopusesRed gorgonians

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Strong currents and recommended depth for experienced divers.

Hazards:
strong currentsdepth
Current Strength:

Strong

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