Double Rock Goli
As you explore Double Rock, you will encounter an abundance of marine life, including damselfish, nudibranchs, octopus, and breams. Additionally, the site offers sightings of conger eels, scorpionfish, John Dory, and various species of wrasse.
Our dive begins at a depth of 5 meters, following the anchor line. From there, we venture across the plateau until we reach a wall that descends into the depths. Throughout this wall dive, be sure to keep it to your left shoulder. At approximately 40 meters deep, you will discover a small rock adorned with vibrant sponges, sizable conger eels, octopus, and nudibranchs.
Double Rock caters to divers of all skill levels, making it an ideal destination for beginners and experienced divers alike. The gradual increments of its underwater features ensure there are suitable depths for every diver, such as 8 meters, 15 meters, 20 meters, and the bottom of the pinnacle at around 40 meters deep.
On your return journey, maintain the wall on your left side and you will come across a captivating canyon with a sandy bottom, located at a depth of approximately 15 meters, nestled between Goli Island and the rock's wall. Additionally, Goli's wall possesses a cave at a depth of approximately 10 meters. During your safety stop near the anchor, you can once again admire the plateau's diverse marine life, including damselfish, nudibranchs, octopus, and breams. The anemone is a particularly fruitful spot for spotting glass anemone shrimp and spider crabs.
With visibility reaching up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 26 meters, Double Rock promises an unforgettable diving experience. This dive site is highly recommended for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and even expert divers. It is a must-visit location when exploring the beautiful diving offerings of Croatia. Situated near the Admission Discharge Section (Quarantine), Municipality of Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia, Double Rock provides an easily accessible and captivating diving destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Double Rock Goli
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Double Rock Goli
Depth
26m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Double Rock Goli
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
25.2°C
Visibility
40.36km
Cloud Cover
67%
Wave Period
2.25s
Air Temperature
33.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Double Rock Goli
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.026099290780142/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 23.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.626376811594203/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Double Rock Goli 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.
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.16m (2.35s), Wind: 23.3 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.14m (2.3s), Wind: 18.1 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Double Rock GoliAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Double Rock Goli
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 Double Rock Goli
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Double Rock Goli
Ideal Conditions for Double Rock Goli
Water Temp
24.5°C / 76.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Double Rock Goli
Double Rock Goli shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.5°C) and December the coldest (20.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026