Scuba Diving in Croatia

Explore 636 dive sites and 193 dive centres in Croatia. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Croatia Diving at a Glance

6 dive regions, 636 dive sites, 193 dive centres, 165 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Croatia

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Croatia

The best months to dive in Croatia are June, July, August, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Good, water 14.4°C, current 1.7 cm/s
  • February: Good, water 13.1°C, current 1.7 cm/s
  • March: Good, water 12.9°C, current 1.8 cm/s
  • April: Good, water 14.1°C, current 2.5 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 17.3°C, current 2.9 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 22.1°C, current 1.8 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 25.2°C, current 2.8 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 25.8°C, current 2.2 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 23.8°C, current 3.6 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 20.8°C, current 4.1 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 18.7°C, current 3.5 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 16.5°C, current 2.1 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Croatia

Based on average water temperature of 18.7°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions