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Kukuljari

The Kukuljari, located in the southwest of Murter Island, is a group of islands that offer captivating dive sites. The dive sites can be found on the island closest to Murter, where the light-house stands. Divers can explore three unique options at Kukuljari. The west side provides a sheltered environment with an ideal anchor ground, while the northwest cape boasts a charming small cavern adorned with vibrant sponges at a depth of 22m.

When diving at these sites, divers will be in awe of the striking red and yellow corals, mesmerizing schools of small fish, and the presence of congers. On the east side, divers can expect to encounter a rich marine life, walls adorned with yellow corals, and flourishing schools of fish. These sites are particularly favored by divers when the wind is strong.

Located approximately 7 nautical miles away from Murter, the Kukuljari dive sites are easily accessible. Divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts, can enjoy the beauty and wonders that these sites offer. With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 22m, divers can fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world.

Dive enthusiasts visiting these sites will also appreciate the convenient location near Jezera, in the Općina Tisno region within the Šibenik-Knin County of Croatia. Come and experience the awe-inspiring underwater realm of the Kukuljari islands.

Diving Conditions Score for Kukuljari

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Kukuljari

Depth

22m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Kukuljari

Wave Height

0.34m

Wind Speed

14.2 m/s

Water Temp

25°C

Visibility

27.9km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

2.5s

Air Temperature

29.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.385714285714286/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.71/10.

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

Sunrise at Kukuljari: 06:00
Sunset at Kukuljari: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Kukuljari 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.02m (2.8s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 2.7 m/s

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

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 Kukuljari

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.4/10

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

Best Months for Kukuljari

January
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Kukuljari

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.4m / 50.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Kukuljari

Kukuljari shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (2.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 21, 2026

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