Mali Plavnik
Protected Area
Podmorje Plavnika i Kormata
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Mali Plavnik offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Mali Plavnik offers a reliable dive for those exploring Istria's coast. We’ve found decent populations of sunset cup corals and often spot common lobsters tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for conger eels and damsel fish darting amongst the rocks. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited for a relaxed afternoon in the water.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mali Plavnik
Mali Plavnik Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mali Plavnik, 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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