Travel article placing Secche del Fico between Molara and Tavolara as a ridge-like dive target.
Molara drift ridge with current and bigger fish.
Molara drift ridge with current and bigger fish.
A local operator is the practical way to manage the drift timing and boat handling in this channel site.
Secche del Fico is a boat-only drift over a granitic ridge between Molara and Tavolara, where channel flow reshapes the route and the main appeal is moving water, rocky structure, and the chance of larger fish on the pass. It suits advanced open-water teams that can time the drift around calmer windows with a local operator.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 38m
Depth Note
The shallow top sits around 6m, with the main route dropping into the 30m range.
Best Season
Calm windows in late spring through early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Granitic ridge terrain, channel water movement, and a mix of larger fish on the drift. The dive is best when the sea state stays settled.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for drift timing and keep the group together as the current builds. Treat the site as an open-water boat dive where conditions can change quickly.
Access Restrictions
Plan the dive as a boat trip between Molara and Tavolara, where current and timing are the real constraints.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and dive-operator procedures for the Tavolara and Molara area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers comfortable with drift planning, open-water buoyancy, and a route that is more dynamic than a static reef.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target. The site is much more naturally suited to guided scuba drift diving.
Snorkeling
Snorkel use is limited to the very shallow edges and only makes sense in calm conditions.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Travel article placing Secche del Fico between Molara and Tavolara as a ridge-like dive target.
Tour-operator context for the Tavolara and Molara area, with granite secche and rich marine life.
Independent travel page with the same Molara-Tavolara ridge context.
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