Fish Garden
Protected Area
Vrsarski otoci
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Fish Garden offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Fish Garden, off the Istrian coast, is exactly what it sounds like – a really pleasant spot to hang out with some fish. We typically hit this one when we're looking for a relaxed dive, no frills, just good visibility and a decent array of Mediterranean reef dwellers. It’s a shallow site, topping out around 14 meters, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone looking for a longer bottom time without the pressure. Expect to see plenty of damselfish, maybe an inquisitive wrasse or two, and if you’re lucky, a passing school of sardines flashing in the sunlight. It’s a gentle introduction to diving in Croatia, a nice easy paddle.
Typical Fish Garden 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.
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Dive shops near Fish Garden
Nemo diving center
Potapljasko drustvo Tiburon
Sub-Aquatic Diving Center
DC DiveStrong
PLK Koper
SCUBA TORTUGA S.S.D. A R.L.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fish Garden
Fish Garden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fish Garden, 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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