

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Pinia is a shore-entry reef located on Krk Island, Croatia. The reef topography extends from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers should be aware of mild currents and variable visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Shore entries require caution due to sharp coral and rocks, and divers should prepare for surge near the surface and a noticeable thermocline during descent. The site is suitable for night diving and offers facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, crabs, bream, cuttlefish, octopus, squat lobsters, and various nudibranchs.
45.12447, 14.49143
The site is diveable at night and has parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe on site, so it works well as a full-day outing. Bring a wetsuit appropriate for the depth you plan to reach, as the thermocline can drop temperatures sharply even in summer.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
11-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, sea stars, crabs, bream, European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, squat lobsters, and various nudibranchs.
While the site is accessible to beginners, the reef extends to 40 metres, so new divers must plan their profiles carefully and remain within their certification limits.
The reef ranges from 20 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Pinia is a shore-entry dive site.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 20 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Pinia in Kvarner requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Pinia in Kvarner. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Pinia in Kvarner are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pinia in Kvarner typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pinia in Kvarner typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.