Pacug Reef
Protected Area
Vrsarski otoci
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Pacug Reef offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pacug Reef, just off the Istrian coast, is a straightforward dive, perfect for getting back in the water or for your first few open water dives. At a maximum depth of 11 metres, it's a relaxed spot where we've often seen small schools of juvenile damselfish darting between the rocks. The reef structure itself isn't dramatic, more of a gentle slope, but keep an eye out for blennies peeking from crevices and the occasional nudibranch grazing on algae. It’s an easy entry and exit, making it ideal for shaking off the dust from your gear.
Typical Pacug Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Pacug Reef
Potapljasko drustvo Tiburon
Nemo diving center
DC DiveStrong
Sub-Aquatic Diving Center
PLK Koper
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pacug Reef
Pacug Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pacug Reef, 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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