Maman
The dive site features two parallel underwater rock formations known as tongues. These rocks are home to a diverse range of marine life, including conger eels, octopuses, lobsters, and the unique lesser slipper lobster. As you explore the depths, you'll also encounter vibrant schools of damselfish, colorful nudibranchs, graceful John Dory fish, and the occasional Gurnard hiding in the sand.
Upon reaching the outer rock formations and crossing a sandy patch, take a moment to carefully observe your surroundings. Here, you may spot hidden treasures like gurnards and cuttlefish camouflaged in the sandy seabed. Adjacent to the sandy patch, you'll discover two prominent large rocks. The shallower part of the dive site ranges from 15 to 18 meters, while the deeper side reaches approximately 26 meters. These rocks provide a haven for conger eels, octopuses, lobsters, and the lesser slipper lobster.
Maman is an ideal dive site for beginners and those with limited diving experience. Its gentle depths and abundant marine life make it a welcoming and enjoyable destination for novice divers. Additionally, Maman offers an unforgettable night diving experience. As daylight fades, octopuses emerge to hunt, while the elusive lobsters come out of hiding. If you're fortunate, you may even witness a mesmerizing school of squid gracefully gliding through the water.
With a visibility of 17m, maximum depth of 19m, and a recommended diver level of beginner, Maman guarantees an incredible diving adventure. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating dive site located near Gonar, in the stunning Primorje-Gorski Kotar County of Croatia.
Diving Conditions Score for Maman
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Maman
Depth
19m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Maman
Wave Height
0.06m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
26.56km
Cloud Cover
32%
Wave Period
1.75s
Air Temperature
37°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Maman
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.975185185185186/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.783066666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Maman 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: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.04m (1.8s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MamanAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maman
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 Maman
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Maman
Ideal Conditions for Maman
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 Maman
Maman 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 30, 2026