Wreck Varese

Best months: Jul–Aug

Why dive here

With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Wreck Varese offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest wreck 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

CharacterWreck dive · max 38m

Diving the Varese always feels like stepping back in time. This isn't one of those wrecks where you struggle to make out what you're looking at. She's a WWI Austro-Hungarian torpedo boat, sunk in 1915, and the outline is still remarkably intact. We love how she sits upright on the seabed at 38 metres, giving you a proper sense of her former glory. Dropping down, the bow comes into view first, usually draped in schools of damselfish. You can still see the torpedo tubes, which is a rare treat, along with the deck guns. Inside, we’ve found the engine room surprisingly accessible for a wreck of this age; just watch your buoyancy in there. Look closely, and you’ll spot resident scorpionfish tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking from the shadows. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still visible, often surrounded by curious wrasse. It’s a dive best suited for intermediate divers comfortable with depth and wreck penetration, offering a tangible link to history. We always try to hit it on a calm morning for the best visibility.

Typical Wreck Varese Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Deep dive (38m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.

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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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck Varese

Wreck Varese Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Wreck Varese, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (45.08, 14.15) (21km away)