Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
If you're a fan of marine life, you're in luck. This site is home to an abundance of fish, including perch, pike, and stickleback. If you're fortunate, you might even catch a glimpse of a bullhead amidst the steep wall.
Please note that parking spaces are limited at this location due to the popularity among divers. It's highly appreciated if you park responsibly and minimize noise from machinery and cylinder valves to respect the residents. There's a public toilet conveniently located at the crossing. To access the water, you can make use of the slipway, but be cautious as it can be slippery.
For your safety and to avoid any conflicts with nearby harbor traffic, it's important to follow the diving instructions indicated by a sign for divers. This sign requires swimmers to head 50 meters to the left (westward) and restricts diving to the corner of the high-rise building. Respectfully adhering to these rules will ensure a smooth and enjoyable diving experience.
Once underwater, there's a wealth of fascinating sights to explore. Look out for marker tape that also serves as a guide for your return journey. Starting at approximately 6 meters, you'll come across a forest of fir trees. A little deeper, around 9 meters, you can spot a small shark. As you explore further, you'll encounter a surfboard at a depth of approximately 23 meters and beyond. The slope gradually steepens towards the west, eventually merging into an impressive escarpment.
With a maximum depth of 31 meters and visibility reaching up to 9 meters, this dive site offers a diverse underwater experience that caters to divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this German dive destination promises an unforgettable adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Depth
31m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
28.72km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.123333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.653333333333332/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | SteilwandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
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 Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Ideal Conditions for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Water Temp
21.1°C / 70.0°F
July
Visibility
18.3m / 60.0ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand
Konstanz-Wallhausen Hochhaus | Steilwand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.1°C) and January the coldest (-2.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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