Croatia

Crikvenica

Crikvenica is a coastal town on the northern Adriatic coast of Croatia. It acts as a gateway for divers exploring the Kvarner Gulf and the nearby Rijeka area. With a couple of local dive centers, it offers shore-based dives and boat trips to nearby shallow reefs and walls along the Adriatic. The water is typically clear in access coves, with typical Adriatic marine life and visibility that varies seasonally. Since the town lies on sea access, it serves as a practical base for divers visiting the northern Croatian coast, often combined with seaside tourism and day trips to nearby islands and wrecks in the broader region.

Essential information for traveling in Croatia

About Croatia

Sea
Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Ligurian Sea
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Languages
HR
Demonym
Croatian
Phone prefix
+385

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ZAG RJK SPU ZAD DBV

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Crikvenica

Nearby Dive Sites (23)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Crikvenica

The best time to dive in Crikvenica

The best months to dive in Crikvenica are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (24-25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
8 °C 12 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
7 °C 11 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
11 °C 12 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 14 °C 8/10
05 - May
17 °C 18 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
25 °C 23 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
24 °C 25 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
25 °C 24 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
20 °C 24 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 20 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
10 °C 17 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 14 °C 9/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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