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Koldor Dive Site

Lake Teletskoye is a popular dive site situated near the Coldor cordon on the southern coast. It is conveniently located across from the village of Yailu in Russia's Altai Republic. Divers can explore the depths of this stunning lake, with a gradual drop down to 40-50 meters approximately 10-15 meters from the shore. The good news is that obtaining a special permit from the Altai Nature Reserve is not necessary to enjoy diving in this area.

Underwater, divers can encounter various types of fish, including taimen, Teletsky grayling, Uksuch (lenok), Teletsky whitefish, perch, burbot, and pike. Mammals such as the common beaver also inhabit this aquatic environment.

Lake Teletskoye is an ideal location for divers of all levels, as the depth increases gradually near the coastline. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, you can find suitable diving conditions here. The visibility underwater is around 18 meters, providing excellent clarity for exploration. The maximum depth is approximately 15 meters.

For those seeking to visit, Lake Teletskoye is located in the урочище Чодырчебе, Артыбашское сельское поселение, Turochaksky Rayon, Altai Republic, Siberian Federal District, Russia. This picturesque dive site offers not only an incredible underwater world but also the opportunity to explore the surrounding natural beauty.

Diving Conditions Score for Koldor Dive Site

6.9
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 Koldor Dive Site

Depth

15m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Koldor Dive Site

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

3.2 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

45.04km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

21.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Koldor Dive Site
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Dive Score Chart for Koldor Dive Site

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.363333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.763333333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Koldor Dive Site: 06:00
Sunset at Koldor Dive Site: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Koldor Dive Site 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
15:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.7 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Koldor Dive Site
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Koldor Dive Site

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 Koldor Dive Site

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 Koldor Dive Site

January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for Koldor Dive Site

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

17.5°C / 63.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.9m / 62.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Koldor Dive Site

Koldor Dive Site shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (17.5°C) and December the coldest (-15.5°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). 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 20, 2026

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