Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Beckenried, Ruetenen

The Rütenen diving site in Switzerland is situated within a picturesque park that offers various amenities such as swimming areas, barbecue spots, a snack stand (available only in good weather), and a toilet. Please note that parking at this location requires a fee.

Currently, the stunning wall at the dive site is temporarily closed to divers due to the potential risk of landslides. To ensure visitor safety, the restricted zone is clearly marked underwater with warning signs and ropes.

Upon entering the water, divers are advised to head towards the right, where they will encounter a sculpture. Beyond this point lies a conveyor belt located at a depth of approximately 11-18 meters. As you continue towards the south, you will come across several wooden stumps submerged in the water. This dive site offers a diverse range of underwater landscapes and features. During the summer months, you can explore expansive seagrass meadows, while in the spring, you may have the opportunity to observe common toads and frogs during their spawning season.

For experienced divers looking to explore the Rütenen diving site, it is important to note that the maximum depth reaches 26 meters, and the visibility typically extends up to 7 meters. Therefore, this site is recommended for advanced and expert divers.

Plan your visit to the Rütenen diving site, conveniently located near Freizeitanlage Rütenen on Rütenenstrasse in Beckenried, Nidwalden, Switzerland. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this underwater world with its diverse offerings and unique experiences.

Diving Conditions Score for Beckenried, Ruetenen

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Beckenried, Ruetenen

Depth

26m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Beckenried, Ruetenen

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

7.2 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

41.1km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

19.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Beckenried, Ruetenen
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Beckenried, Ruetenen

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.559733333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 5.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.363333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Beckenried, Ruetenen: 06:00
Sunset at Beckenried, Ruetenen: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Beckenried, Ruetenen 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
6:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 5.5 m/s

🌙
Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Beckenried, Ruetenen
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Beckenried, Ruetenen

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 Beckenried, Ruetenen

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

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

Best Months for Beckenried, Ruetenen

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for Beckenried, Ruetenen

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.4°C / 70.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Beckenried, Ruetenen

Beckenried, Ruetenen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.4°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). March 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 14, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

24 Dive sites near Beckenried, Ruetenen in

Find more dive sites in Switzerland

SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Switzerland

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.