Leuchturm
The dive site boasts an abundance of marine life, including damselfish, sea bream, wrasse, and various species of nudibranches, octopus, scorpionfish, cuttlefish, and conger. As you explore this rounded wall dive spot, you'll notice that it forms a circuit, allowing you to return to your starting point. The top of the wall lies at a manageable depth of 8 meters, while the maximum depth of the external part of the wall reaches 40-45 meters. Just beyond the dive site, a fascinating canyon awaits, teeming with conger, octopus, and nudibranches. As you descend to approximately 20 meters, two sizable rocks come into view, with their peaks resting at 5-8 meters - an ideal spot for conducting a safety stop. Here, you'll be greeted by schools of vibrant fish, adding to the awe-inspiring underwater scenery.
With an impressive visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Situated in Croatia, specifically in the Shipyard area within the Municipality of Lopar, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, this remarkable site offers an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Leuchturm
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Leuchturm
Depth
24m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Leuchturm
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
0.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.9°C
Visibility
40.82km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
1.7s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Leuchturm
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 10/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 9.363533333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Leuchturm 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: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.02m (2.1s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for LeuchturmAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Leuchturm
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 Leuchturm
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Leuchturm
Ideal Conditions for Leuchturm
Water Temp
27.5°C / 81.5°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Leuchturm
Leuchturm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026