Hafen Mols
When diving at this site, you will enter the water and swim parallel to the shore towards the east in the 3m depth range. As you continue, the bottom gradually slopes, creating an interesting terrain. The most captivating area is at a depth of 15m, where you will encounter numerous trees, unique branches, and some discarded objects like bicycles.
There are abundant mussel beds in this location, providing a habitat for various marine life. During night dives, you may have the opportunity to spot egli and pike. Sticklebacks can also be found here.
It is important to be cautious of boat traffic near the harbor entrance, as diving in the harbor area is strictly prohibited. However, during the summer months, there is a snack kiosk on-site, and if you are looking for a restaurant recommendation, we suggest trying the Churfirsten in Walenstadt. Additionally, there are restroom facilities available on the meadow east of the harbor.
The visibility at this dive site is approximately 6m, and the maximum depth reaches up to 19m. It is essential to have an advanced diver level to fully enjoy this dive. Prepare to explore the wonders of this dive site located in Switzerland, close to Strandbad Mols, Walenseestrasse, Mols, Quarten, Wahlkreis Sarganserland, St. Gallen, 8885, Switzerland.
There are abundant mussel beds in this location, providing a habitat for various marine life. During night dives, you may have the opportunity to spot egli and pike. Sticklebacks can also be found here.
It is important to be cautious of boat traffic near the harbor entrance, as diving in the harbor area is strictly prohibited. However, during the summer months, there is a snack kiosk on-site, and if you are looking for a restaurant recommendation, we suggest trying the Churfirsten in Walenstadt. Additionally, there are restroom facilities available on the meadow east of the harbor.
The visibility at this dive site is approximately 6m, and the maximum depth reaches up to 19m. It is essential to have an advanced diver level to fully enjoy this dive. Prepare to explore the wonders of this dive site located in Switzerland, close to Strandbad Mols, Walenseestrasse, Mols, Quarten, Wahlkreis Sarganserland, St. Gallen, 8885, Switzerland.
Diving Conditions Score for Hafen Mols
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hafen Mols
Depth
19m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Hafen Mols
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
3.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
42.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Hafen Mols
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Dive Score Chart for Hafen Mols
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.323333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.483333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Hafen Mols: 06:00
Sunset at Hafen Mols: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Hafen Mols 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
9:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hafen MolsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hafen Mols
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 Hafen Mols
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 Hafen Mols
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Hafen Mols
Water Temp
21.3°C / 70.3°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hafen Mols
Hafen Mols shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.3°C) and January the coldest (-0.4°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
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