Artatore Reef
Protected Area
V. i M. Srakane
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Artatore Reef offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Artatore Reef is a nice, relaxed spot in Istria, great if you're just getting your fins wet or fancy a chill dive. The reef itself doesn't drop too deep, maxing out at about 13 metres, which makes it perfect for longer bottom times and really taking things in. You'll likely spot plenty of Mediterranean wrasse flitting between the rocks, maybe an octopus tucked into a crevice if you're patient, and the occasional school of small fry darting about. We find it’s a solid pick for an easy morning dive, especially good for beginners to build confidence without strong currents or tricky navigation.
Typical Artatore Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Artatore Reef
Dive shops near Artatore Reef
MUP
SUBSEASON Diving Mali Lošinj
Kron Diving
Mirko Diving Center
Mirko Diving Center
ILARIA D.O.O.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Artatore Reef
Artatore Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Artatore Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (45.08, 14.15) (21km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 18.4–22.3°C
Current Speed
3.16 cm/s
Direction: W (288.4°)
Salinity
37.74 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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