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Gonar

Explore the captivating dive site of Gonar with Dive Champ! Located just a short 5-minute boat ride away, Gonar offers a spectacular underwater experience. Anchored in a shallow area nestled between two parallel rock formations, this site is perfect for divers of all levels.

Begin your dive in the middle of the shallow area, where a world of marine life awaits. Gonar is teeming with scorpionfish, nudibranches, octopus, wrasse, sea bream, goby, and blenny. For those looking for more excitement, Gonar is also a popular spot for night dives, revealing a plethora of spinous squat lobster, squid, and cuttlefish.

As you embark on your dive, we recommend starting on the right side of the site. Following the right tongue will lead you to the external side, offering a deeper dive filled with schools of fish, sponges, and an abundance of spinous squat lobster. Continuing along the external side of the left tongue, you can reach depths of up to 30m. For your safety stop, the perfect location lies in the middle of the two tongues, where the anchor rests.

With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 18m, Gonar promises a memorable diving experience for beginners and seasoned divers alike. Located in the beautiful country of Croatia, close to the town of Rab in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Dive Champ invites you to discover the wonders of Gonar. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure!

Diving Conditions Score for Gonar

8.2
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Gonar

Depth

18m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Gonar

Wave Height

0.34m

Wind Speed

9.7 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

41.3km

Cloud Cover

83%

Wave Period

2.6s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.720448717948718/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.901739130434782/10.

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

Sunrise at Gonar: 06:00
Sunset at Gonar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gonar 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
11:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.24m (2.6s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 3.3 m/s

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

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 Gonar

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Gonar

January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Gonar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.5°C / 81.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.1m / 52.8ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Gonar

Gonar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (3.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 - Jun 23, 2026

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