

Best for advanced divers, 10-63m, boat entry, strong current.
Kampanel is a technical dive site off Vis Island, Croatia, featuring a complex topography of reefs, walls, and pinnacles. The site begins at 10 metres and drops to a maximum depth of 63 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. Divers encounter strong currents and variable visibility between 10 and 40 metres. The environment includes overhead sections such as caves and swim-throughs. Due to the depth, potential for strong currents, and boat traffic, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Guided tours are required, and a surface marker buoy is essential for safe ascents. Water temperatures range from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.
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Strong currents at Kampanel can shift direction and intensity with little warning, so brief thoroughly with your guide before descending and agree on a turn signal and abort plan early. A surface marker buoy is essential for the ascent given the boat traffic overhead.
Located near Sali town on the southeastern part of Dugi Otok island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-63m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of Mediterranean marine life, including reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's rocky habitats.
No, Kampanel is intended for advanced divers only due to the significant depths, strong currents, and overhead environments.
The site starts at approximately 10 metres and reaches a maximum depth of 63 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Boat access is required for all dives at this site, which is located 9260 metres from the shore.
No, this is a technical dive site with significant depths and strong currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Kampanel in Hvar requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kampanel in Hvar. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Kampanel in Hvar are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kampanel in Hvar can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kampanel in Hvar typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.