Orca - Diving Center - Istria Peninsula

Istria’s waters can surprise you, and the site around Orca Diving Centre is a good spot to get acquainted. It’s a solid shore dive, easy enough for newer divers but still interesting for those who’ve logged a few more hours. We’ve found a few Glycerine Worms here over the years, tucked into the rocks, and it’s a reliable place to spot Atlantic Stargazers if you’re patient and keep an eye on the sandy patches. You’ll also cruise past plenty of damsel fish and wrasse, with Cowfish occasionally making an appearance. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
44.835330, 13.840663

Marine Protected Area: Šćuza

Best Time to Dive in Istria Peninsula

The warmest water temperatures in Istria Peninsula occur in August, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 11.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 13.5°C
  • February: 11.9°C
  • March: 11.8°C
  • April: 13.4°C
  • May: 17.0°C
  • June: 22.4°C
  • July: 25.6°C
  • August: 26.1°C
  • September: 23.6°C
  • October: 20.3°C
  • November: 17.8°C
  • December: 15.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Istria Peninsula

Nearest Dive Centres to Orca - Diving Center

Marine Life in Istria Peninsula

Home to 48 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 octopus & squid, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Orca - Diving Center

Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories