Dive-site story
Zaporinovac is a rocky outcrop located south of the island of Čiovo in central Dalmatia. The dive typically begins over a shallow rocky plateau before leading to a steep drop-off with fissures and small overhangs. Sponges and yellow cluster anemones encrust the rock faces, while octopus and scorpionfish shelter in the crevices.
Steep Adriatic wall featuring crevices and overhangs covered in encrusting marine life
Frequent encounters with octopuses, moray eels, and scorpionfish hiding in rock cracks
Schools of damselfish and sea bream hovering along the upper reef edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn provides warmer water and the most reliable weather conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European red scorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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