

Best for intermediate divers, 8-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Porer Reef is a wall and reef structure located 7200 metres from the shore near Pula, Croatia. The site features a vertical drop ranging from 8 to 40 metres. Due to the location, boat access is required for all dives. Divers should be prepared for strong currents that can change quickly, necessitating solid buoyancy control and drift diving experience. Visibility at the site is variable. Given the water temperatures, which range between 11C and 18C throughout the year, a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is recommended. Divers must remain aware of potential entanglement risks and monitor their depth closely throughout the dive.
44.98580, 13.68880
Current at Porer can turn quickly, so brief with your skipper before descending and agree on a pick-up plan that accounts for drift. Water temperature drops to 11°C in winter, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is worth bringing regardless of the season.
Boat access required from Rovinj.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
11-18°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr
The reef and wall structure at this site drops from 8 metres to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and the depth profile.
Boat access is required for all dives as the site is located 7200 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of strong currents and potential entanglement risks. Always coordinate with your skipper for a pick-up plan that accounts for drift.
Diving at Porer Reef in Rovinj requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Porer Reef in Rovinj. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Porer Reef in Rovinj are February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Porer Reef in Rovinj can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.