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Porer Island

This dive site in the water is a hidden gem, known only to a select few diving centers. The underwater landscape is a breathtaking reef that stretches like a vast plateau, adorned with multiple terraced gradations. Delighting divers, the reef teems with lush vegetation and begins just 8 meters beneath the water's surface, descending to a remarkable depth of over 25 meters.

What sets this spot apart is the incredible abundance of fish species that call it home. Divers will be treated to a diverse array of marine life, including frequent sightings of rays and cat sharks. It truly is a paradise for underwater enthusiasts.

Located in Općina Bale, Istria County, Croatia, this top dive location offers great visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, making it accessible to both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you're just starting your diving journey or have years of experience under your belt, this spot has something special to offer.

Experience the wonders of the underwater world at this exclusive dive site in Croatia. Plan your visit to divechamp.com and uncover the beauty and excitement that awaits you beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Porer Island

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Porer Island

Depth

18m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Porer Island

Wave Height

0.04m

Wind Speed

14.8 m/s

Water Temp

25.9°C

Visibility

4.56km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

2.05s

Air Temperature

32.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Porer Island
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Dive Score Chart for Porer Island

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.381766666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.04m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.2026/10.

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

Sunrise at Porer Island: 06:00
Sunset at Porer Island: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Porer 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
10:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.04m (2s), Wind: 3.3 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 0.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Porer Island
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Porer 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 Porer Island

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 Porer Island

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

Ideal Conditions for Porer Island

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°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 Porer Island

Porer Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°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 22, 2026

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