Croatia Divers - Kornati Islands

Kornati Islands always feel a bit wild, and the Croatia Divers site is a good example of why. You're not going to find crazy colours here, this is the Med, after all, but the topography is interesting and the light plays nicely. We’ve bumped into brown skates and a few different species of goby, particularly the Cristal Goby, tucked away in the crevices. Keep an eye out on the sandy patches for Atlantic Stargazers, they’re masters of camouflage. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate the smaller details and the distinctive Mediterranean feel.

Location
Kornati Islands, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
42.962820, 16.713436

Marine Protected Area: Otok Korčula - od uvale Poplat do Vrhovnjaka

Best Time to Dive in Kornati Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Kornati Islands occur in August, averaging 25.6°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 14.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 15.3°C
  • February: 14.3°C
  • March: 14.1°C
  • April: 14.7°C
  • May: 17.6°C
  • June: 21.8°C
  • July: 24.7°C
  • August: 25.6°C
  • September: 24.0°C
  • October: 21.4°C
  • November: 19.5°C
  • December: 17.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Kornati Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Croatia Divers

Marine Life in Kornati Islands

Home to 91 recorded species including 64 reef fish, 10 sharks & rays, 6 octopus & squid, 3 crabs & lobsters, 3 other, 3 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Croatia Divers

Based on average water temperature of 19.2°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories