Red Lantern
Protected Area
Obala između rta Šilo i Vodotoč
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Red Lantern offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Red Lantern, off the Istrian coast, is a straightforward dive to 21 metres, marked by the old navigation beacon. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed profile. You’ll find small walls and rocky outcrops here, home to scorpionfish, octopus, and occasionally some smaller moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a solid afternoon dive, particularly if you’re after a less challenging underwater cruise.
Typical Red Lantern Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Red Lantern
Dive shops near Red Lantern
Sea Rabbit Diving Center
Pelagos j.d.o.o.
Diving Center Kostrena
Dive City
DC MIHURIC
Buborek DC
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Red Lantern
Red Lantern Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Red Lantern, 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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