

Best for beginner divers, 0-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Dolphin Reef in Central Dalmatia features a combination of a shallow reef and a wall dropping to 35 metres. Divers can explore the wall, which hosts gorgonians, nudibranchs, and snowflake morays within its crevices. The reef area is home to scorpionfish, octopus, and various fish including wrasses, bream, kingfish, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, Mediterranean cardinalfish, two-banded seabream, castagnole, white seabream, painted comber, and striped red mullet. Crabs and sea stars are also common. Access is by boat only. Divers should maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks along the wall. Water temperatures range from 14 to 19 degrees Celsius, requiring appropriate thermal protection.
43.59440, 15.91330
June and September offer the most reliable conditions at this site, with calmer seas and better water temperatures for comfortable diving. Watch your buoyancy control carefully near the wall, as the sharp coral and rocks can cause cuts if you drift too close.
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Depth
Up to 35m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Sep
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, bream, Mediterranean cardinalfish, two-banded seabream, castagnole, white seabream, painted comber, crabs, and sea stars. Less frequently, you may spot Mediterranean moray or striped red mullet.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be mindful of their buoyancy to avoid contact with the sharp coral and rocks along the wall.
The site features a reef and wall that drops to a maximum depth of 35 metres.
Dolphin Reef is a boat-only dive site.
June and September offer the most reliable conditions, including calmer seas and more comfortable water temperatures.
Diving at Dolphin Reef in Šibenik requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Dolphin Reef in Šibenik. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
Dolphin Reef in Šibenik typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.