Poseidon Pillar
This captivating dive site is best suited for advanced divers due to the entrance depth of 25-30 meters. The chimney boasts two exits, one at 15 meters and another at 9 meters deep. The wider exit at 9 meters is the preferred route. Once you've navigated the chimney, continue your underwater journey with a thrilling drift dive along the magnificent wall, where you'll have the opportunity to observe the vibrant ecosystem thriving beneath the surface.
With a maximum depth of 26 meters and visibility reaching 21 meters, this site offers favorable conditions for an unforgettable diving experience. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this captivating dive site in Hvar, Croatia is waiting to be explored. Don't miss the chance to delve into the enchanting underwater world right off the coast of Split-Dalmatia County.
Diving Conditions Score for Poseidon Pillar
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Poseidon Pillar
Depth
26m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Poseidon Pillar
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
Water Temp
24°C
Visibility
29.76km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.85s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Poseidon Pillar
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.12650655737705/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.779876767676768/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Poseidon Pillar 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: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.16m (3.05s), Wind: 4.4 m/s
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.1s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Poseidon PillarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Poseidon Pillar
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 Poseidon Pillar
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Poseidon Pillar
Ideal Conditions for Poseidon Pillar
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
July
Visibility
15.0m / 49.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Poseidon Pillar
Poseidon Pillar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (4.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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