Black Rocks - Istria Peninsula

Black Rocks offers a straightforward dive, topping out at 19 metres. It’s mostly a rocky landscape, good for newer divers or those looking for an easy afternoon. You’ll find small schooling fish around the rock formations, and we often spot blennies and gobies tucked into crevices. A pleasant enough dive, if not particularly dramatic.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
45.186500, 14.534200
Maximum Depth
19m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Podmorje oko rta Ćuf na Krku

Best Time to Dive in Istria Peninsula

The warmest water temperatures in Istria Peninsula occur in August, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 11.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 13.5°C
  • February: 11.9°C
  • March: 11.8°C
  • April: 13.4°C
  • May: 17.0°C
  • June: 22.4°C
  • July: 25.6°C
  • August: 26.1°C
  • September: 23.6°C
  • October: 20.3°C
  • November: 17.8°C
  • December: 15.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Istria Peninsula

Nearest Dive Centres to Black Rocks

Marine Life in Istria Peninsula

Home to 48 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 octopus & squid, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Black Rocks

Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°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