Mala Dragica
Located on the southern side of Goli Island in Croatia, this dive site offers a fantastic underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 26m and a visibility of 17m, it is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. The site features a stunning pinnacle with a beautiful wall descending to 35m.
Divers can easily explore the area by swimming around the pinnacle and selecting their preferred depth. During the dive, keep an eye out for scorpionfish, octopus, crabs, and other fascinating marine life. Nudibranches, damselfishes, and wrasse can also be found here, providing a colorful spectacle.
Once you have completed your dive, conveniently perform the safety stop under the boat, taking a moment to admire the surroundings. Nearby, you can explore other attractions such as the Metal Factory in the Municipality of Lopar, offering divers a variety of underwater adventures.
Experience the wonders of this dive site and discover the hidden treasures beneath the surface of the crystal-clear waters surrounding Goli Island in Croatia.
Divers can easily explore the area by swimming around the pinnacle and selecting their preferred depth. During the dive, keep an eye out for scorpionfish, octopus, crabs, and other fascinating marine life. Nudibranches, damselfishes, and wrasse can also be found here, providing a colorful spectacle.
Once you have completed your dive, conveniently perform the safety stop under the boat, taking a moment to admire the surroundings. Nearby, you can explore other attractions such as the Metal Factory in the Municipality of Lopar, offering divers a variety of underwater adventures.
Experience the wonders of this dive site and discover the hidden treasures beneath the surface of the crystal-clear waters surrounding Goli Island in Croatia.
Diving Conditions Score for Mala Dragica
8.1
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mala Dragica
Depth
26m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Mala Dragica
Wave Height
0.02m
Wind Speed
9.3 m/s
Water Temp
26.1°C
Visibility
38.98km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
1.85s
Air Temperature
30.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mala Dragica
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Dive Score Chart for Mala Dragica
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.416666666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.96126126126126/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mala Dragica: 06:00
Sunset at Mala Dragica: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mala Dragica 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.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.02m (2s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mala DragicaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mala Dragica
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 Mala Dragica
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 Mala Dragica
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Mala Dragica
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 Mala Dragica
Mala Dragica 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 20, 2026
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