STELLA MARIS
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - STELLA MARIS offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stella Maris wreck sits upright at a shallow 12 meters, a small fishing vessel sunk in 1953. Visibility here is usually decent, allowing for easy exploration of the wheelhouse and open cargo holds. It’s a comfortable dive for newer wreck enthusiasts, with damselfish, blennies, and the occasional octopus making a home amongst the remains. We’d suggest it as a straightforward second dive or for those looking to practice their wreck penetration skills in calm conditions.
Typical STELLA MARIS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
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ASSOCIAZIONE PROTEZIONE CIVILE GRADO
DIVING GROUP SOGIT GRADO
SCUBA TORTUGA S.S.D. A R.L.
PLK Koper
Potapljasko drustvo Tiburon
Manta d.o.o., Izola
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STELLA MARIS
STELLA MARIS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STELLA MARIS, 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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