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Piruzi island

Discover the captivating beauty of the dive site located in the crystal-clear waters of Croatia. This enchanting site features a gently sloping landscape with highly fissured rock formations, creating a unique underwater playground suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. The depth ranges from 5 to 22 meters, allowing for diverse exploration opportunities.

Immerse yourself in an underwater wonderland as you encounter vibrant schools of damselfish, exquisite nudibranches, and with a touch of luck, elusive catfish and majestic seahorses. The visibility at this site is an impressive 13 meters, ensuring a clear and breathtaking view of the marine life and surrounding underwater environment.

Located near Old Town in Grad Rovinj, Istria County, this picturesque dive site offers a convenient and accessible location for divers of all levels. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or seeking an exhilarating adventure, this dive site will provide an unforgettable experience.

Prepare to dive into the azure depths of this Croatian gem, where every descent reveals a new opportunity for exploration and awe-inspiring encounters with marine life. Dive in today and unlock the secrets of this captivating underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Piruzi island

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Piruzi island

Depth

16m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Piruzi island

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

12.3 m/s

Water Temp

25.4°C

Visibility

42.56km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

2.2s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

1.6 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piruzi island
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Dive Score Chart for Piruzi island

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.283247863247864/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.780899999999999/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Piruzi island: 06:00
Sunset at Piruzi island: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Piruzi island 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
6:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.04m (1.95s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 3.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Piruzi island
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piruzi island

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 Piruzi island

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 Piruzi island

January
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Piruzi island

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.4m / 50.5ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.9m / 3.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Piruzi island

Piruzi island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (2.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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