diving Cres - Istria Peninsula

Dive Cres offers a solid Mediterranean experience, a good choice if you're in the Istria Peninsula and looking to get wet. You'll likely encounter scarlet coral clinging to rock walls and bushy coral swaying gently. Keep an eye out for poor cod hiding in crevices and damsel fish darting amongst the rocks. We've often spotted Leidy's comb jellies drifting past, adding a touch of alien beauty. This site is suitable for most certification levels, a comfortable dive that delivers consistent, if not spectacular, Mediterranean charm.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
44.960007, 14.391305

Marine Protected Area: Cres - rt Pernat - uvala Tiha

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 diving Cres

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 diving Cres

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