

Best for beginner divers, 7-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Kap Jablanac on Krk Island offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a wall, cave, and reef. The site reaches depths of 45 metres, though shallower sections between 7 and 18 metres are well-suited for beginner divers. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and currents are generally mild. Access is by boat only. Divers should exercise caution regarding boat traffic near the surface and remain aware of the overhead environment when exploring the cave. Beginners should restrict cave exploration to the entrance area where daylight is visible. Monitor depth gauges closely due to the significant drop-off.
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Boat traffic in the Kvarner Gulf can be busy, so always surface with an SMB deployed and stay close to the descent line when returning to the boat. The cave can look inviting, but as a beginner diver keep to the entrance area where daylight reaches, and never fin deeper into it without proper overhead-environment training.
Shore entry.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
11-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, provided they stay within the shallower sections of the wall and reef between 7 and 18 metres and avoid entering the cave beyond the light zone.
The site ranges from 7 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Hazards include boat traffic near the surface, the deep nature of the site, and the overhead environment within the cave.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef and wall are accessible, though boat traffic requires constant vigilance.
Diving at Kap Jablanac in Rijeka requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kap Jablanac in Rijeka. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Kap Jablanac in Rijeka are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kap Jablanac in Rijeka typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kap Jablanac in Rijeka typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.