SHKVAL
Protected Area
Kotorsko risanski bay
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and cuttlefish - SHKVAL offers some of Budva & Bar's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-27°C, warmest July, August, September.
The SHKVAL, a substantial fishing vessel, went down after a fire in 1975, and now sits in just 13 metres of water off Budva. We're talking about a serious wreck here, 135 metres long, originally built in Germany. While it's relatively shallow, giving you plenty of bottom time, it's still an impressive structure to explore. Expect to see the hull and superstructure, now well-colonised by sponges and small schooling fish. It’s a comfortable dive for most experience levels and a good one for photographers looking for a large, intact wreck profile.
Typical SHKVAL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 SHKVAL
SHKVAL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHKVAL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.45, 18.66) (9km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
71°F · Range: 18.7–24°C
Air Temperature
17°C
62°F
Wind Speed
3.37 m/s
6.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1018.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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