SANTA AMELIA
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - SANTA AMELIA offers some of Kornati Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-26°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Santa Amelia wreck in the Kornati Islands is a proper piece of history lying on the seabed. She’s a carrier vessel, around 100 meters long, and sits upright at a maximum depth of 29 meters. We found her to be a nice, relaxed dive, with the wreck itself offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. You can swim over the cargo holds, where schooling fish often congregate, or explore the bridge area. While not a coral reef, the wreck has become an artificial reef, attracting various Mediterranean species, from inquisitive scorpionfish to small nudibranchs clinging to the metal. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate the character of a large wreck without extreme depths or currents.
Typical SANTA AMELIA 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 29m - Advanced Open Water 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 SANTA AMELIA
SANTA AMELIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SANTA AMELIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.77, 15.33) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
71°F · Range: 18.7–23.3°C
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: NW (306.9°)
Salinity
39 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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