ROSA AMERICA
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - ROSA AMERICA offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
The wreck of the Rosa America sits upright at 19 metres, its steel hull remarkably intact for a vessel sunk over a century ago. You can explore her various decks and peer into the hold, where schools of small fish like damselfish often take shelter. It’s a good introductory wreck dive, straightforward and not too deep, appealing to those keen on maritime history and seeing how nature reclaims man-made structures. Watch out for scorpionfish tucked away on the deck.
Typical ROSA AMERICA 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ROSA AMERICA
Dive shops near ROSA AMERICA
Albarella Diving Center SSDRL
Tre Pinne Sub
MEDITERRANEO SPORT
Y-40 The Deep Joy
Issimo ASD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSA AMERICA
ROSA AMERICA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSA AMERICA, 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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