Ermitage
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ErmitageAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ermitage
Ideal Conditions for Ermitage
Water Temp
24.7°C / 76.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026