NIVIA
Protected Area
Vrsarski otoci
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - NIVIA offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
The NIVIA, a bulk carrier that went down in heavy weather back in '95, now rests upright on the seabed at 31 metres, making it a solid pick for advanced open water divers. At 71.9 metres long, there's plenty to explore along the deck and around the superstructure. We've seen schools of damselfish flitting through the holds and plenty of scorpionfish tucked away in the shadows. It’s a proper wreck dive, with a bit of history to it, especially considering the crew's dramatic rescue.
Typical NIVIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (31m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to NIVIA
Dive shops near NIVIA
Sub-Aquatic Diving Center
Diving Center Poreč
Blue Lagoon diving
Nemo diving center
DIVING GROUP SOGIT GRADO
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NIVIA
NIVIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NIVIA, 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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