Dive-site story
Located off the southern tip of Spargi Island in the Maddalena Archipelago National Park, Secca di Washington ranks among the most celebrated granite reef structures in northern Sardinia. Massive monoliths rise sharply from a sandy seabed, forming deep corridors, overhangs, and sheltered canyons. Swept by the currents of the Strait of Bonifacio, the granite walls are densely colonized by crimson gorgonians, while pelagic predators and resident dusky groupers patrol the exposed rock faces.
Monumental granite blocks creating vertical fissures, swim-throughs, and overhangs
Dense colonies of red sea fans thriving on shaded deeper faces
Frequent encounters with large, curious dusky groupers and schools of hunting barracuda
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide calm seas, thermal stability, and maximum underwater clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Brown MeagreSciaena umbra | Common |
Marine forecast
