Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Teixlbucht, or Messnerspitz as some local dive guides call it, is a pleasant, easy dive just off the Istrian coast. It's a shallow spot, topping out at 17 metres, which makes it an ideal pick for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon dip. We usually spend our time cruising along the gentle slopes, spotting common Mediterranean critters like scorpionfish tucked into crevices and schools of ornate wrasse darting through the seagrass. You might even find an octopus or two if you've got a good eye. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day, unchallenging and reliably tranquil.
Typical Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz
Dive shops near Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz
Tauchsportverein Blackdivers Austria
Tauchshop Klagenfurt
Mauges Tauchzentrum Ossiachersee
DIVE & FUN Tauch Center Szente
Falle Tauchsport
ZAKA SUB - BLED
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz
Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Teixlbucht/Messnerspitz, 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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