Stijena
Protected Area
Plomin - Moščenička draga
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Stijena offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Stijena, meaning "rock" in Croatian, is a straightforward dive on a sloping reef. We found it a calm introduction to Istrian diving, reaching a maximum depth of 25m. It's a comfortable spot for newer divers, offering a chance to practice buoyancy without strong currents. You'll likely encounter common Mediterranean reef fish, nudibranchs, and a few small crustaceans tucked into crevices.
Typical Stijena 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 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Stijena
Dive shops near Stijena
Lamkra
Scuba Center Sv. Marina
Marine Sport Dive Center
Buborek DC
diving Cres
Krnicadive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stijena
Stijena Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stijena, 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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