This dive site is a spectacular submerged granite pinnacle rising from the depths of the Strait of Bonifacio. Its dramatic walls are covered in vibrant red gorgonians, attracting large dusky groupers and schools of barracuda in typically clear water.
Secca di Washignton
Famous Sardinian pinnacle dive with impressive granite rock formations.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snowflake Moray
Mediterranean Barracuda
Nudibranch
Octopus
Yellow Gorgonian
Dentex
Dusky Grouper
Barracuda
Red Gorgonian
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Potential strong currents and significant depth around the pinnacle.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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