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Secca di Fonza
Secca di Fonza is a lively Elba shoal and wall dive.
Nearshore shoal with a shallow cap, coral wall and moderate current; best as a guided multi-level reef dive rather than a casual snorkel stop.
About Secca di Fonza
Secca di Fonza is a nearshore Elba shoal with a shallow cap, red-coral wall and a compact but very lively reef profile. The route works best as a multi-level dive: you start shallow, track the wall through coral cracks and grottos, then work back up through fishy ledges and sponge-covered pockets. It is a better fit for calm weather and controlled buoyancy than for a casual swim, because the site can feel exposed once the current builds.
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Research Estimate At Secca di Fonza
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Secca di Fonza?
Community sourced coordinates.
Secca di Fonza Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 40m
Depth Note
The cap sits around 4 m and the wall drops to about 40 m, with coral cracks, grottos and ledges across the slope.
Best Season
Calm-weather months with light seas and clear water are the easiest conditions for this dive.
Safety & Access At Secca di Fonza
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Treat the site as an exposed multi-level dive. Keep an eye on the current, stay within buoyancy limits, and avoid the route when the sea state is rough.
Access Restrictions
Use a calm-weather shore or operator plan; the shoal is exposed and can be hard to judge when the sea is flat.
Legal Notes
Confirm the access plan with a local dive operator before going, because the shoal is close to shore but still exposed and current-sensitive.
Local Intel For Secca di Fonza
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a multi-level scuba dive from the shallow cap down the east wall. Keep buoyancy precise and plan the return through the coral pockets and ledges.
Freediving
The shallow cap makes brief freedive-style viewing possible, but the current and wall make it a poor casual apnea site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only useful around the shallow cap on calm days; the wall and coral features are really a scuba route.
Wildlife at Secca di Fonza
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Secca di Fonza
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Secca di Fonza
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
