Valjevska Gracanica
In 1989, the government of ex-Yugoslavia initiated a construction project for the Rovni dam on the Jablanica River, located 12km southwest of Valjevo. This project posed a threat to the local orthodox church "Valjevska Gracanica," which dates back to the 14th century, as well as the old cemetery. However, the construction of the dam resulted in the creation of a new lake with diverse aquatic species, though there is a limited presence of standard freshwater fish, crabs, and plants.
The lake offers a visibility of 3m and reaches a maximum depth of 17m, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Located in Serbia, near Грачаница, 170, Rovni, Valjevo City, Kolubara Administrative District, Central Serbia, Serbia, this dive site offers a unique and enriching experience for divers.
The lake offers a visibility of 3m and reaches a maximum depth of 17m, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. Located in Serbia, near Грачаница, 170, Rovni, Valjevo City, Kolubara Administrative District, Central Serbia, Serbia, this dive site offers a unique and enriching experience for divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Valjevska Gracanica
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Valjevska Gracanica
Depth
17m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Valjevska Gracanica
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
6.72km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Valjevska Gracanica
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Dive Score Chart for Valjevska Gracanica
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.782933333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.333333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Valjevska Gracanica: 06:00
Sunset at Valjevska Gracanica: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Valjevska Gracanica 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Valjevska GracanicaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Valjevska Gracanica
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 Valjevska Gracanica
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Valjevska Gracanica
January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Valjevska Gracanica
Water Temp
23.0°C / 73.4°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Valjevska Gracanica
Valjevska Gracanica shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.0°C) and January the coldest (-2.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 19, 2026
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