Istria Peninsula, Croatia
    Špilja podno Kostrija (Vrbnička špilja)

    Silent Beach

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Špilja podno Kostrija (Vrbnička špilja)

    Why dive here

    With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Silent Beach 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

    Silent Beach is a straightforward shore dive, popular for its easy entry and generally calm conditions. You'll find a rocky slope that levels out, dotted with bushy coral and small grottoes where common lobsters sometimes hide. It’s a nice spot for new divers to get comfortable or for anyone wanting a relaxed afternoon exploring for conger eels and damselfish without strong currents to worry about. Keep an eye out for the vibrant sunset cup corals when you get closer to the rocks.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Silent Beach

    Silent Beach Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Silent Beach, 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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