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Peneda

Begin your dive on the picturesque plateau located at a depth of 5m, where the adventure unfolds before you. Descend gently towards the southwest, following the gradual drops until you reach an awe-inspiring wall that plunges down to 30m below the surface. As you explore this underwater marvel, keep to the right side of the wall and allow its captivating beauty to guide your way. This magnificent slope extends along the southern side of the Brijuni Islands, adorned with an abundance of enchanting pinnacles.

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

8.4
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Peneda
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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.

Sunrise at Peneda: 06:00
Sunset at Peneda: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.04m (4.1s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Peneda
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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

Avg. Score: 8.4/10

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

Best Months for Peneda

January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Peneda

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.6m / 51.2ft

February

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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