SIGRID - Istria Peninsula

The Sigrid sits upright at 25 metres, a motor vessel that went down in 1977 after a run-in with a rock during a gale. She’s a decent size, 72 metres long, making for a good exploration dive. We found the stern section particularly interesting, with the propeller still in place and home to some surprisingly large scorpionfish tucked into the nooks. While she's been down a while, the wreck retains a lot of her original character, and it’s an easy dive for anyone comfortable at that depth. Visibility can vary, but generally, it’s good enough to appreciate the scale of the wreck.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
45.324833, 14.428833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

Marine Protected Area: Podmorje Kostrene

Best Time to Dive in Istria Peninsula

The warmest water temperatures in Istria Peninsula occur in August, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 11.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 13.5°C
  • February: 11.9°C
  • March: 11.8°C
  • April: 13.4°C
  • May: 17.0°C
  • June: 22.4°C
  • July: 25.6°C
  • August: 26.1°C
  • September: 23.6°C
  • October: 20.3°C
  • November: 17.8°C
  • December: 15.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Istria Peninsula

Nearest Dive Centres to SIGRID

Marine Life in Istria Peninsula

Home to 48 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 octopus & squid, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for SIGRID

Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories