Diver's Indoor Tauchsportzentrum - Istria Peninsula

Kimud Shoal, out in the Visayan Sea, is one of those places you trek out to specifically for a chance at something big. The topography is pretty straightforward, essentially an underwater seamount that acts like a magnet for pelagics. We’ve had some truly incredible thresher shark encounters here, often during early morning dives when they're shallower. Beyond the threshers, keep an eye out for schooling jacks and barracuda, and if you're lucky, the occasional devil ray gliding past. It's a site that suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper water and the possibility of strong currents, definitely not one for your first open water dives.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
48.308760, 11.864054

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 Diver's Indoor Tauchsportzentrum

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 Diver's Indoor Tauchsportzentrum

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