Single Rock
To reach Single Rock, expect a thrilling journey of approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive, anchor your dive boat on the plateau in front of a majestic little rock, which sits at a depth of around 8 meters.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that inhabits this area. You'll encounter an abundance of fascinating species such as nudibranchs, octopuses, congers, breams, scorpionfishes, wrasses, damselfish, cuttlefish, and more. They create a vibrant and colorful underwater ecosystem that will leave you in awe.
Before starting your dive, it's recommended to begin by crossing the plateau, heading in a northern direction. As you continue, you'll come across an impressive drop-off. The wall alongside the drop-off consists of various terraces, each at different depths. Explore the wall's enchanting depths at 10 meters, 20 meters, and 40 meters, as you encounter even more species of nudibranchs, octopuses, congers, breams, and scorpionfishes. To navigate safely, keep the wall on your right side until you effortlessly locate the plateau where the anchor is positioned. Here, you can begin your safety stop, relishing the final moments of this extraordinary dive.
Single Rock offers a maximum depth of 21 meters, allowing for an immersive dive experience. While the visibility can vary, expect to be enthralled by the stunning underwater scenery that unfolds before you. For divers who revel in exploration and seek an exhilarating adventure beneath the waves, Single Rock is an absolute must-visit dive site.
Set your sights on the Municipality of Lopar, located in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County of Croatia, to embark on your unforgettable diving journey to Single Rock.
Diving Conditions Score for Single Rock
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Single Rock
Depth
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Single Rock
Wave Height
0.04m
Wind Speed
1 m/s
Water Temp
26.9°C
Visibility
18.18km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.25s
Air Temperature
26.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Single Rock
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 10/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.02m, Wind 2.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 9.643157894736841/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Single Rock 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: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.02m (2s), Wind: 2.7 m/s
Score: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.02m (2.35s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.02m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Single RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Single Rock
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 Single Rock
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Single Rock
Ideal Conditions for Single Rock
Water Temp
27.5°C / 81.5°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Single Rock
Single Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (3.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 28, 2026