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Shoals-week operator page that includes Secca di Gioia and CCR/scooter requirements.
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Secca di Gioia
Deep technical shoal off Zannone with rich gorgonian growth.
Boat-only technical dive with exposed open-water logistics; treat it as a CCR-oriented seamount, not a recreational reef.
About Secca di Gioia
Deep offshore seamount off Zannone with a steep rocky rise that sits far beyond recreational limits and is best approached as a technical CCR dive. The site is an exposed open-water stop rather than a casual reef, with hard structure carrying dense gorgonians, red coral, basket stars, and other life in the cracks and along the wall. Plan for boat logistics, careful anchoring, and a team comfortable with technical gas and run-time discipline.
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Research Estimate At Secca di Gioia
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Secca di Gioia?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Secca di Gioia Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
58m - 90m
Depth Note
Top around 58 m with the bottom around 90 m; described as extremely suitable for CCR users.
Best Season
Spring and fall
Typical Conditions
Open-water technical conditions with a blue-water feel; best when the sea is settled and the boat team can check current before descent.
Safety & Access At Secca di Gioia
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskRestricted access
Safety Notes
Depth keeps the site well beyond typical recreational limits, so it is only suitable for trained technical or CCR teams with disciplined gas planning. Entanglement awareness matters around fishing gear and lines.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; verify current park permissions and technical-dive logistics before departure.
Legal Notes
Zannone sits inside Circeo National Park, so confirm current park access rules and any operator permissions before planning the dive.
Local Intel For Secca di Gioia
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Very deep technical profile suited to CCR and scooter-based planning; not a recreational scuba stop.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; this is a deep technical site meant for planned scuba or CCR profiles.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling; the site is offshore, deep, and intended for technical boat dives.
Recent Logged Visits At Secca di Gioia
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Secca di Gioia
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
