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Boat dive with limited current, 15-25m visibility, simple buoy route, and boat traffic caution.
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Punta Morcone
Punta Morcone: boat wall dive on Elba.
Boat-entry wall dive on Elba with a shallow start, a deep drop-off, limited current, and a simple buoy-led route.
About Punta Morcone
Punta Morcone is a boat dive off Elba's south coast where a shallow start gives way to a steep wall into deeper water. The route is simple: descend the buoy, work the wall and its holes, and watch for eels, octopus, and barracuda. It is easy by local standards, but the depth change and passing boats mean it suits divers who stay tight on buoyancy and time.
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Research Estimate At Punta Morcone
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Punta Morcone?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Punta Morcone Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 40m
Depth Note
Sandy seagrass bed begins around 11 m and transitions to a wall dropping to about 40 m.
Best Season
May to late October, when the island's dive centers run the main season.
Typical Conditions
Limited current, good visibility, and a straightforward wall route are the norm on calm days.
Safety & Access At Punta Morcone
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Plan for the wall drop-off, stay aware of pleasure boats near the buoy, and keep buoyancy tight in the holes and along the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the buoy descent and boat traffic make this a guided wall dive rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
No permit is noted in the directory; follow local boat and buoy procedures.
Local Intel For Punta Morcone
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive that starts over seagrass and continues down to the drop-off, with holes in the rock sheltering the main life.
Freediving
The shallow top of the wall may suit experienced freedivers, but the full route is better as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the sheltered bay, but the full Punta Morcone route is better planned as scuba.
Wildlife at Punta Morcone
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Morcone
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Morcone
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
