What Wetsuit for Hvar, Croatia End of June?

[rostyvyg]

Planning a vacation on island Hvar (Croatia) end of June, beginning of July. Want to go diving there, but have no idea what water temperature to expect. Would 5 mm wetsuite without gloves and a hood suffice? Please advise.

Thanks. Rosty

 

[Scuba G]

Current surface temps are 68 degrees Fahrenheit and are ususally around 71-73 in June and July. Sounds like the 5 mm will be fine. I'd bring the hood just in case esp for multiple dives in one day.

Have fun,
Gerald

 

[memorex77]

It depends. If you go to 30m or more, it's quite chilly, 16C, but a bit farther north. Last year I've used my 7mm semidry, hood and gloves and seriously think about taking my dry suit this year...

 

[MiKa222]

You are never wrong with taking dry suit to Croatia - during whole year. But you will be fine during summer with 5 or 7 mm wetsuit. Hood is a must though. Now I'm doing some courses (shallow depth) and I'm in 2 x 5mm wetsuit and it is fine. But for guiding I always take dry suit. On the other hand I dive in dry suit in Egypt during winter (20 - 21 C) as well