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Barbakovac

Barbakovac Dive Site, also known as the "Rock Gate," is a popular diving site located in Ravni, near Rabac in Croatia. This captivating underwater world offers divers the opportunity to explore two stunning swimthroughs adorned with vibrant yellow encrusted anemones. With depths ranging from approximately 15 to 38 meters, experienced and expert divers can navigate these impressive formations. Additionally, there is a fascinating wreck lying at a depth of 30 meters, just a short swim away.

The underwater wall of Barbakovac Dive Site is teeming with a variety of marine life, including gorgonian corals, colorful sponges, crabs, scorpionfish, and goatfish. This biodiversity creates a captivating spectacle for divers to observe and appreciate. With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 34 meters, divers can fully immerse themselves in the splendor of this underwater paradise.

Situated in the beautiful country of Croatia, Barbakovac Dive Site offers a unique and unforgettable diving experience. Located near the charming town of Ravni, in Općina Raša, Istria County, this dive site is easily accessible for divers seeking to explore the wonders of the Adriatic Sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Barbakovac

9.1
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Barbakovac

Depth

34m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Barbakovac

Wave Height

0.06m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

25.5°C

Visibility

41.62km

Cloud Cover

39%

Wave Period

1.95s

Air Temperature

24.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barbakovac
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Dive Score Chart for Barbakovac

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.777304402515721/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.936104402515724/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Barbakovac: 06:00
Sunset at Barbakovac: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barbakovac are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.04m (2.65s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 4.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barbakovac
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barbakovac

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Barbakovac

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Barbakovac

January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Barbakovac

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.6m / 54.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barbakovac

Barbakovac shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (2.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026

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