Istria Peninsula, Croatia
    Podmorje otoka Suska

    Margarina (Sanddüne)

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Podmorje otoka Suska

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Margarina (Sanddüne) offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest muck 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
    CharacterMuck dive

    Margarina, or “Sand Dune” as some call it, is a fantastic spot if you’re into the smaller, more unusual finds that the Istrian coast has to offer. This isn't your typical reef dive; it’s a muck diving delight, where the real show is often in the sand itself. We’ve spent hours here, poking around for Bushy Coral and Scarlet Coral, and we almost always spot several Common brittlestars making their way across the seafloor. It’s perfect for macro photographers or anyone who enjoys a slower, more deliberate dive, searching out Horn Shells and bristleworms hiding in plain sight.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Margarina (Sanddüne)

    Margarina (Sanddüne) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Margarina (Sanddüne), 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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