

Best for intermediate divers, 20-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Mala Smokvica offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, and cave system. Located 300 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 20 to 35 metres, with visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. The cave section presents an overhead environment, necessitating careful buoyancy control and the use of a torch. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius. Divers should be mindful of sharp rock and coral edges to avoid injury or entanglement. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, bream, Mediterranean cardinalfish, and several nudibranch species.
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Confirm boat departure times with your dive centre in advance, as facilities at the site itself are limited and you will need to sort everything before heading out. Carry a torch for the cave section, even on a day dive, since natural light drops off quickly inside the overhead environment.
Dived as a boat site when conditions allow.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, kingfish, bream, Mediterranean cardinalfish, crabs, and various nudibranchs such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid and giant doris.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 20 to 35 metres and the presence of an overhead cave environment.
The site reaches depths between 20 and 35 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 300 metres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the primary features of the site, including the reef, wall, and cave, are located at depths starting from 20 metres.
Diving at Mala Smokvica in Šibenik requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Mala Smokvica in Šibenik. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Mala Smokvica in Šibenik are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Mala Smokvica in Šibenik typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mala Smokvica in Šibenik typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.