Lunga
Protected Area
Vrsarski otoci
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Lunga offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Lunga is a shallow dive in Istria, suitable for beginners or check dives. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 metres, offering plenty of light for exploring the rocky bottom. You’ll find small Mediterranean fish sheltering among the rocks and perhaps an octopus in the crevices. It’s a good spot to get comfortable in the water before moving to deeper sites.
Typical Lunga 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Lunga
Dive shops near Lunga
Star Fish
Rovinj Sub - Diving Center
Blue Lagoon diving
Diving Center Poreč
Diving Rovinj
Mediterraneum Mare Sport
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lunga
Lunga Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lunga, 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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