26m
    Intermediate
    Istria Peninsula, Croatia
    Vrsarski otoci

    Gilda Wreck

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Vrsarski otoci

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Gilda Wreck offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Sea Turtles and Cuttlefish · 46+ species recorded
    Water12-26°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 26m

    Diving the Gilda wreck feels like stepping into a cold, watery history book. This isn't some perfectly preserved ghost ship; it's a working cargo vessel that went down in 1940, and the years have definitely left their mark. You’ll find her resting upright at 26 meters, largely intact, which always makes a wreck dive more satisfying than scattered debris. We love the penetration opportunities here. The holds are open and easy to explore for those comfortable inside, revealing parts of her original cargo – ceramic tiles, if you look closely. Outside, the superstructure hosts a surprising amount of life. Scorpionfish are usually lounging on the deck, and we've often seen conger eels poking their heads from pipes and crevices. The light filtering down creates these beautiful, shifting patterns on the hull. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration rather than a quick swim-through, perfect for intermediate divers who appreciate the story behind the metal.

    Typical Gilda Wreck Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m26m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gilda Wreck

    Gilda Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gilda Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (45.08, 14.15) (21km away)

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    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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