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    Porer Island dive site
    17m
    Beginner
    Istria Peninsula, Croatia
    Datule Barbariga

    Porer Island

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Datule Barbariga

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Porer Island 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
    Charactermax 17m

    Diving around Porer Island means exploring the small reef surrounding the lighthouse, mostly shallow and calm. It’s a gentle introduction to Mediterranean diving, suitable for beginners or anyone looking for an easy day out. You’ll spot crabs tucked into crevices and small schools of fish drifting past. The highlight is often the light filtering through the clear water, making for some pleasant photo opportunities.

    Typical Porer Island Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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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    THE OLD DIVER

    2km away
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    Morski Puz

    7km away
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    Mediterraneum Mare Sport

    8km away
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    Diving Rovinj

    9km away
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    Hippocampus Diving Center

    11km away
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    Rovinj Sub - Diving Center

    12km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Porer Island

    Porer Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Porer Island, 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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