Peneda
Delve deeper into the underwater realm and encounter vibrant coraligenic communities. Here, lush green and red algae thrive, harmoniously mingling with an array of sponges, moss animals, and other fascinating organisms. The diverse and captivating marine life that inhabits these deeper habitats will leave you in awe of nature's wonders.
With a visibility of 12m and a maximum depth of 21m, this diving site in Croatia offers an unforgettable experience suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. Located near the Svjetionik Rt Peneda, Čufar's trail, Grad Pula, Istria County, 52212, Croatia, this site is easily accessible and promises an extraordinary adventure that will leave a lasting impression on your diving journey.
Diving Conditions Score for Peneda
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Peneda
Depth
21m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Peneda
Wave Height
0.06m
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
Water Temp
23.5°C
Visibility
31.66km
Cloud Cover
64%
Wave Period
4.05s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Peneda
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.406692682926831/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.852399415204678/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Peneda 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.04m (4.1s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PenedaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Peneda
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 Peneda
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Peneda
Ideal Conditions for Peneda
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
15.6m / 51.2ft
February
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Peneda
Peneda shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (2.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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