Freibacher Stausee
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Freibacher Stausee offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Freibacher Stausee is a good spot for a relaxed dive if you’re exploring inland Istria. It's a freshwater lake, obviously, so don't come expecting coral. What you will find is a calm, shallow environment, usually around 10 meters, making it ideal for beginners or those doing a skills refresher. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, you'll get decent views of the submerged trees and logs, which create some interesting swim-throughs. Keep an eye out for pike lurking in the shadows and various freshwater fish flitting between the branches. It’s a completely different vibe from the Adriatic, a quiet change of pace.
Typical Freibacher Stausee Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Tauchschule Easy Dive
Tauchshop Klagenfurt
Tauchsportverein Blackdivers Austria
Swim & Dive by Happy Smile
ZAKA SUB - BLED
Društvo Kisik - Oxygen
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Freibacher Stausee
Freibacher Stausee Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Freibacher Stausee, 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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