Boudry
Throughout the year, divers can spot crayfish and pike in the waters. During the summer and autumn months, shoals of perch can be found in Boudry. It's a delightful sight for divers of all levels.
Located in Switzerland, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 24 meters with a visibility of around 7 meters. It is recommended for both beginner and advanced divers. The site is conveniently close to Port de Boudry, Route du Lac, Boudry, Neuchâtel, 2015, Switzerland.
In the summer season, the beach cafe is open, and indulging in a surface break with a delicious fondue is highly recommended. However, please park your car in the rear car park during this time, as parking is subject to a fee. Failure to comply may result in fines due to frequent checks. It's important to note that diving in the bathing area next to the entrance is not permitted during the summer. From October to April, the beach cafe is closed, and parking is free.
Diving Conditions Score for Boudry
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Boudry
Depth
24m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Boudry
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
3.2 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
30.92km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Boudry
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.383333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.023333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Boudry 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BoudryAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Boudry
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 Boudry
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Boudry
Ideal Conditions for Boudry
Water Temp
22.5°C / 72.5°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Boudry
Boudry shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.5°C) and January the coldest (-1.1°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 21, 2026