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Ermitage

The entry point to this underwater dive site is from the beach, located just over the bridge towards Zurich. As you descend to a depth of approximately 15 meters, you will come across intriguing features such as a nativity scene, poles, and an old diving tower. At a shallower depth of 8.5 meters, there is a raft waiting to be discovered, while a diving bottle can be found around the 9-meter mark. All of these underwater attractions are situated to the right of the harbor.

While exploring this site, you can expect to encounter common marine life like perches. However, apart from these inhabitants, there isn't much else to observe. Nevertheless, the visibility at this location is around 5 meters, allowing for a decent underwater viewing experience. The maximum depth of the dive site reaches 19 meters.

This dive site is suitable for divers of various skill levels, including beginners and those more advanced. Located in Switzerland, specifically at 82, Seestrasse, Küsnacht (ZH), Bezirk Meilen, Zurich, 8700, it provides a convenient and accessible diving destination. Embark on an underwater adventure at this site and uncover the hidden gems that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Ermitage

5
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ermitage

Depth

19m

Visibility

5m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Ermitage

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

12.2 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

38.54km

Cloud Cover

67%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

34°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ermitage
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Dive Score Chart for Ermitage

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.5561333333333325/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.093333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Ermitage: 06:00
Sunset at Ermitage: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ermitage 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
7:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ermitage
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ermitage

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 Ermitage

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 Ermitage

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

Ideal Conditions for Ermitage

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.7°C / 76.5°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 Ermitage

Ermitage shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.7°C) and December the coldest (20.7°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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