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Omnisub

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4.3 12 species 36 contributors

Omnisub in Porto Azzurro, Italy offers year-round diving with 12 recorded species observations and active community footage.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Common octopus

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.1 kn
Wave
0.34 m
Water
26.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (25%)
Now: N (354°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.33m

Today: High 16:00 (-0.42m), Low 08:00 (-0.52m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 08:00 · -0.52m ▲ 16:00 · -0.42m ▼ 23:00 · -0.54m ▲ 02:00 · -0.51m Now -0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.7 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:02 19:21
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.2 0.34 6 2mm
09-20 6.2 0.16 6 0mm
09-21 8.6 0.18 6 0mm
09-22 9.8 0.52 6 0mm
09-23 7.3 0.52 6 0mm
09-24 11.7 0.38 5 0mm
09-25 13.9 0.22 5 0mm

About this spot

Omnisub is a dive site located in Porto Azzurro, Italy, accessible to divers throughout the year. The site benefits from an established community of divers who have documented 12 species observations, providing insight into the marine life you're likely to encounter. With three community videos available, you can get a genuine sense of conditions and what to expect before you dive. The site sits outside a marine protected area, which means standard diving regulations apply. While specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't formally recorded here, the active community presence suggests reliable conditions and regular diving activity. This makes it a practical choice for divers planning a trip to the region. Porto Azzurro itself is a well-established diving destination on Elba Island, known for its accessible shore and boat access options. The year-round diving window means you can plan a visit without worrying about seasonal closures. Check with local dive operators for current conditions, gear rental, and the most up-to-date species sightings before you go.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Common octopus

Dive types

ShoreBoat

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 49%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1267km · ~291kg · €5

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Omnisub?

Omnisub is diveable year-round, so you can plan your visit based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local operators for current water conditions and visibility when booking.

What depth and difficulty level is Omnisub?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't formally documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Porto Azzurro who know the site to get accurate details and ensure you're properly trained for the conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the diving community. Watch the three available community videos to see what divers have encountered and get a realistic preview of the marine life.

Do I need permits or is there a marine protected area?

Omnisub is not within a marine protected area, so standard diving regulations apply. Confirm any local requirements with operators in Porto Azzurro before diving.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

MarelinoSub

4.6 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇬🇧 🇮🇹
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-12:30 , 14:00-18:00

Aquanautic Elba

5 km
Dive centre

Mandel Diving Center

5 km
Dive centre

Il Corsaro

5.3 km
Dive centre

Freediving Elba Apnea Center

5.9 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Tauchen auf Elba mit Omnisub

Omnisub

So taucht man entspannt | Omnisub Elba

Omnisub
💬 2 top comments
  • Das ist kein fake, so entspannt geht es wirklich !! Mehrfach getestet, immer wieder gern !!

    @wolfgangdr.rohden3617 · 👍 0
  • Sehr entspannte Gesichter... das sieht man ;-)

    @hansjorg7828 · 👍 0

Exploring the Depths of Elba, Italy with Omnisub! 🌊🤿 Dive into the Underwater Magic!

Swiss-Drone-Work - Skyview Videos
💬 1 top comments
  • Servus ... Schöne Aufnahmen. Hast Du nicht Lust ACTIONCUP teilzunehmen? Ist ein Videowettbewerb nur für Actioncams und Kompaktkameras ... Infos auf www.actioncup.de oder auf www.facebook.com/actioncup.de ... Gibt auch was zu gewinnen ;-)

    @ACTIONCUP · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "I don't know how to (or if it is even possible) make the elevators connected properly with the other paths. the internal structure has 3 levels: the firts is a supermarket, the second has some shops and the third is actually La Centrale Gourmet, the restaurant. is it possible to show different layers based on the user's choice? I'd like to map the entire hospital too"

    Yan gritti · 2025-12-05
  • "multiple bus stops, there should be only two, one on every side of the road. I'm not sure how to handle it cause i might break the pubblic transport lanes and logic if there's one"

    Yan gritti · 2026-01-19
  • "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11007152035/history is it really amenity=bank and shop=kiosk at the same time?"

    Mateusz Konieczny · 2025-05-08
wind peaks Jan-Mar-Nov, calmest Jun-Aug-May, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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