Zelena Lanterna
Protected Area
Šćuza
Why dive here
With 46+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Zelena Lanterna offers some of Istria Peninsula's richest reef diving. Water ranges 12-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
Zelena Lanterna is a pleasant spot, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed dive in Istria. It bottoms out around 24 meters, making it quite forgiving for newer divers, or just a nice easy second dive. You'll likely encounter a good range of Mediterranean critters here – we've often seen octopus tucked into crevices, small schools of ornate wrasse flitting over the rocks, and plenty of nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for anyone wanting a chill time underwater without strong currents or deep technical demands.
Typical Zelena Lanterna 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Zelena Lanterna
Dive shops near Zelena Lanterna
Orca Diving Centre
Scuba Libre
CPA PULA
Diving Center Shark
Diving Center
Diving Center Puntizela (Mergus d.o.o.)
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Zelena Lanterna
Zelena Lanterna Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Zelena Lanterna, 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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