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Lopper 1, Hergiswil

This dive site is located along the lake, extending from Hergiswil to Stans in Switzerland. As you approach the end of the gallery, you'll find a convenient parking lot on the left, below the motorway bridge. Restroom facilities are available for your convenience.

Depending on the season and with a bit of luck, you'll have the opportunity to spot various freshwater fish such as perch, pike, burbots, and more.

To access the water, a small staircase leads you to the entry point. The bottom gradually slopes down, providing an even descent. Divers have the option to explore towards the left or the right, with most people opting to dive towards Hergiswil. As you reach a depth of approximately 12 meters, you'll encounter larger rocks adorned with a board holding 2 diving bottles. Additionally, there are numerous roots in the water, acting as a magnet for fish.

This dive site is ideal for divers of all levels, including beginners and advanced. With a maximum depth of 26 meters and visibility ranging around 7 meters, it offers a worthwhile experience. The close proximity to Seestrasse in Hergiswil, Nidwalden, Switzerland, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an exciting underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Lopper 1, Hergiswil

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 Lopper 1, Hergiswil

Depth

26m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Lopper 1, Hergiswil

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

4 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

40.1km

Cloud Cover

50%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

21.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lopper 1, Hergiswil
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Dive Score Chart for Lopper 1, Hergiswil

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.193333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.857933333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Lopper 1, Hergiswil: 06:00
Sunset at Lopper 1, Hergiswil: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Lopper 1, Hergiswil 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
6:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.4 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Lopper 1, Hergiswil
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lopper 1, Hergiswil

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 Lopper 1, Hergiswil

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 Lopper 1, Hergiswil

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for Lopper 1, Hergiswil

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.3°C / 70.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Lopper 1, Hergiswil

Lopper 1, Hergiswil shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.3°C) and January the coldest (-0.5°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). March 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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