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    Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa dive site
    Istria Peninsula, Croatia

    Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest 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

    The Ossiacher See site, near Strandbad Christa, offers a simple lake dive experience. It’s mostly about the calm, fresh water and a chance to spot some of the local freshwater fish, maybe a pike or perch if you’re lucky and patient. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally a relaxed spot, good for checking gear or for newer divers getting comfortable in open water. We find it a decent option for an easy afternoon dip rather than a dedicated day trip.

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    Mauges Tauchzentrum Ossiachersee

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa

    Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ossiacher See - Kessel-Strandbad Christa, 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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