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Kap Selzine

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 species 31 contributors

Kap Selzine is a year-round Croatian dive destination with 12 species observations and 3 community videos documenting local marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5 kn
Wave
0.1 m
Water
24.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (27%)
Now: N (349°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.69m

Next: High at 10:00 (-0.37m)

+-0.3 m-1.0 m
▲ 10:00 · -0.37m ▼ 01:00 · -0.72m ▲ 09:00 · -0.44m ▼ 14:00 · -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.4 · mod Air PM2.55 · good 06:45 19:05
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.5 0.14 5 4mm
09-20 5.3 0.04 5 0mm
09-21 10.7 0.52 5 0mm
09-22 7.2 0.52 5 0mm
09-23 2.6 0.56 5 0mm
09-24 16.9 0.06 5 34mm
09-25 12.5 0.04 5 0mm

About this spot

Kap Selzine offers year-round diving access along Croatia's coast, making it a reliable choice for divers planning trips outside peak season. The site has generated 12 documented species observations from the diving community, giving you a solid baseline of what to expect underwater. Three community-contributed videos provide real-world footage of conditions and marine activity, helping you assess whether the spot matches your skill level and interests. The exact depth, visibility, water temperature, and difficulty rating aren't specified in available data, so contact local operators or check recent dive logs before committing to a trip. This transparency matters—you'll want firsthand conditions reports rather than assumptions. The fact that Kap Selzine sits outside a marine protected area (MPA) means fewer regulatory restrictions, though standard dive safety and environmental ethics still apply. Croatian dive sites benefit from the Adriatic's rich biodiversity, and the species observations here suggest healthy local populations worth investigating. The community videos are your best resource for understanding current conditions, visibility patterns, and what marine life you're likely to encounter. Use those clips to gauge whether this spot fits your certification level and experience.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1316km · ~303kg · €5

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 6h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Can I dive Kap Selzine year-round?

Yes, Kap Selzine is accessible year-round. Winter months will be colder and potentially rougher, so check current conditions and water temperature with local operators before booking.

What's the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't available in the current data. Watch the three community videos and review recent dive logs to assess suitability for your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been documented at Kap Selzine. Check the community videos and species database entries to learn what fish, crustaceans, and other creatures are present.

Do I need permits or special access?

Kap Selzine is not within a marine protected area, so standard Croatian diving regulations apply. Confirm any local restrictions or permit requirements with dive operators before your visit.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Holzsegelschiff mit Geschützen

5 km
Dive centre

Mali Plavnik

5.9 km
Dive centre

Fun Diving Krk

9.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Tauchen in Kroatien 2018 - Wrack Lina / Diving in Croatia 2018 - Lina Wreck - INON UFL-G140 SD Lens

Frank Ude
💬 2 top comments
  • 😍

    @ninaxfandom5368 · 👍 0
  • Wie tief war der TG?

    @jakobschubert4106 · 👍 0

Tauchen Premantura 2018-07

Wurzi-Fly

Exciting underwater world Croatia

DKE Maker
💬 3 top comments
  • 🔥

    @ado1386 · 👍 0
  • So ein schönes Fleckchen!

    @21Preechaa · 👍 0
  • Mega Video #kroatien 👊

    @jannickbahmann5323 · 👍 0

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Do not map area of this settlement. These are illegal buildings and are in process of being demolished"

    A09 · 2024-09-26
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There are no naturalist beaches.""

    Matyjace · 2022-05-17
wind peaks Nov-Jan-Mar, calmest Jul-Aug-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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