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Dive Spot Guide•
Brusnik
Volcanic Adriatic boat dive with macro life and Spanish dancers.
Remote Komiza boat site on a volcanic islet; shallow sand, rock, and a rich mix of pelagic and macro life.
About Brusnik
Brusnik is a remote volcanic islet with an unusual underwater landscape that feels more like a rugged rockscape than a standard reef. The dive is usually handled as a licensed boat run from Komiza, and the route rewards a slow circuit with pelagic passes, macro life, and Spanish dancer sightings on the south side. Two dives are usually enough to work around the island without rushing.
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Research Estimate At Brusnik
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Brusnik?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Brusnik Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 16m
Depth Note
The site is described as ranging from shallow sand to about 16 m, and the island is commonly worked in two dives.
Best Season
Mid-April through mid-October, with summer the easiest weather window.
Typical Conditions
Crystal-clear Adriatic water, exposed-islet planning, and boat operations that work best when the sea is settled.
Safety & Access At Brusnik
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Respect the permit rules, plan the boat pickup, and stay conservative if the sea is bumpy.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Komiza or Vis through a licensed dive center or the required individual permit; this is not casual shore access.
Legal Notes
Brusnik sits inside the Vis Archaeological Zone, so diving falls under Croatia's special-permit and licensed-center rules.
Local Intel For Brusnik
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A volcanic islet loop with shallow sand, rocky structure, and enough variety to spread the dive over two circuits.
Freediving
Best treated as scuba first; freediving is secondary to the boat logistics and site permission.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary to the underwater loop, though the shallow end may be visible in calm conditions.
Wildlife at Brusnik
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Brusnik
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Brusnik
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
