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Uvala Zakenj

Travel Time Diving School: 20 minutes. Experience the beauty of the rock formation ranging from 5 to 40 meters deep. This dive site is perfect for beginners, thanks to its gently sloping rock formation surrounded by sandy areas. Advanced divers will also appreciate the breathtaking wall that drops from 25 to 40 meters!

Discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with schools of fish, gurnard, octopus, conger, lobster, partner shrimp, crayfish, lobster, lung jellyfish, and rays. Immerse yourself in the diverse marine life of this site.

Located in Croatia, close to Vodice, Grad Cres, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, 51557, this dive spot offers excellent visibility of 16 meters. With a maximum depth of 25 meters, it is suitable for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced diver, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Uvala Zakenj

8.1
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Uvala Zakenj

Depth

25m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Uvala Zakenj

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

10.7 m/s

Water Temp

25.5°C

Visibility

41.4km

Cloud Cover

38%

Wave Period

2s

Air Temperature

30.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Uvala Zakenj
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Dive Score Chart for Uvala Zakenj

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.914920634920634/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.531091472868217/10.

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

Sunrise at Uvala Zakenj: 06:00
Sunset at Uvala Zakenj: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Uvala Zakenj 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
15:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.22m (2.1s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Uvala Zakenj
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Uvala Zakenj

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 Uvala Zakenj

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Uvala Zakenj

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Uvala Zakenj

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.5°C / 76.1°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Uvala Zakenj

Uvala Zakenj shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.5°C) and December the coldest (20.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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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