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Wrack Coriolanus

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Wrack Coriolanus is a year-round dive destination in Croatia offering wreck exploration and marine habitat access.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
WreckBoatOnlySeasonal

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Activity
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Difficulty
intermediate
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
5.5 kn
Wave
0.18 m
Water
25.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (21%)
Now: ESE (107°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.92m

Next: High at 08:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.1 m-1.0 m
▲ 08:00 · -0.38m ▲ 14:00 · -0.35m ▼ 00:00 · -0.72m ▲ 08:00 · -0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.05 · mod Air PM2.52 · good 06:49 19:10
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 7.3 0.18 5 0mm
09-20 7.8 0.04 5 0mm
09-21 6.8 0.14 5 0mm
09-22 7.7 0.52 5 0mm
09-23 12.8 0.56 5 0mm
09-24 12.8 0.18 5 29mm
09-25 7.6 0.12 4 0mm

About this spot

Wrack Coriolanus is a shipwreck dive site located in Croatian waters. The wreck attracts divers seeking structure-based diving and the chance to explore a submerged vessel. The site is accessible year-round, making it a reliable option for dive planning in the region. The wreck provides habitat for marine life colonizing the structure. Divers can expect to encounter species adapted to wreck environments. The site has generated community interest, with multiple dive videos documenting conditions and marine activity. Wrack Coriolanus sits outside protected marine areas, which may affect access and site management considerations. Divers planning visits should verify current conditions and any local regulations. The wreck offers an established dive experience in Croatia's underwater landscape, suitable for those interested in wreck exploration and structural diving.

📖 Guide: Diving in Croatia: 68 Sites From Wrecks to Reefs

Best months

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Dive types

WreckBoat

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 ↔ 1227km · ~282kg · €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

When is the best time to dive Wrack Coriolanus?

The site is diveable year-round, so planning depends on your preferences for water conditions and schedule rather than seasonal closures.

What depth and difficulty level is this dive?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Wrack Coriolanus are not currently documented. Check with local dive operators for current site details before booking.

What marine life will I see?

Species observations are documented at the site. Wreck structures typically host fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates adapted to artificial reef environments. Local dive operators can detail current marine activity.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Wrack Coriolanus is not inside a marine protected area. Verify with Croatian diving authorities or local operators about any regulations or permits required for wreck diving.

Operators near this spot

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

Wrack Coriolanus

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Verified marine species observations

13 records · 10 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Bolinus brandaris

Purple dye murex
Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Magallana gigas

Pacific Oyster, Japanese Oyster
Bivalvia · Ostreidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Turritellinella tricarinata

Auger shell
Gastropoda · Turritellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×2records

Mactra corallina

White trough-shell
Bivalvia · Mactridae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Tritia nitida

Tritia nitida
Gastropoda · Nassariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Mimachlamys varia

Variegated Scallop
Bivalvia · Pectinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Mytilus edulis

Common mussel
Bivalvia · Mytilidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Pholas dactylus

Common Piddock
Bivalvia · Pholadidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Ensis minor

Minor jackknife clam
Bivalvia · Pharidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Hexaplex trunculus

Banded Dye-murex
Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Feb 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Diving wreck Coriolanus maj 2016

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    @matjazbravc · 👍 0

Coriolanus Wreck diving Croatia

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    @iamuisce2459 · 👍 0

Wreck Diving - HMS Coriolanus July 2015 Croatia

Wojciech Gajowniczek
wind peaks Nov-May-Mar, calmest Jun-Dec-Feb, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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