Ameisenecke
Within the shallow water, a diverse array of aquatic life awaits, including pike, eglis, alets, and bullheads. Deeper within the canyons and along the steep face, you'll discover a bustling community of burbots.
Recognizing the dive site is made easy by the distinctive resting place located at the bend between Gunten and Merligen. Along the road, you'll find ample parking spaces, as well as benches and tables. The name "Ant Harrow" holds significance as it reflects the abundance of ants inhabiting the area during the summer months. Both ramps, leading towards Interlaken and Thun respectively, provide comfortable access to the site.
Heading towards Thun and descending towards the middle of the lake will lead you into a breathtaking canyon, known as the large canyon, at around 15 meters deep. At a depth of 36 meters lies a small ledge, offering a stunning view back through the small canyon when visibility is excellent. Towards the left side, facing Interlaken, a steep face awaits exploration. Following this path will eventually lead you to another captivating canyon, the small canyon, after approximately 20 to 25 minutes (Note: please adhere to no-decompression time). Resurfacing through this canyon will bring you directly to the left ramp, facing Interlaken. Of course, if preferred, you have the option to ascend before reaching the second canyon. The wall's edge lies between 20 and 25 meters deep, supporting a gently sloping plain above it. During the summer, this area becomes adorned with seaweed, creating an ideal habitat for pike, eglis, and bullheads. It's the perfect location to conclude your dive with an engaging safety stop.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, the Ant Harrows/Duck Harrows dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Situated in Switzerland, the site is located along Seestrasse, Endorf, Gunten, Sigriswil, Horrenbach-Buchen, Thun administrative district, Oberland administrative region, Bern, 3655, Switzerland.
Diving Conditions Score for Ameisenecke
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ameisenecke
Depth
30m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ameisenecke
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
4.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
41.08km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ameisenecke
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.323333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.273333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ameisenecke 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 6.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for AmeiseneckeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ameisenecke
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 Ameisenecke
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ameisenecke
Ideal Conditions for Ameisenecke
Water Temp
20.8°C / 69.4°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ameisenecke
Ameisenecke shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.8°C) and January the coldest (-0.5°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026