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Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Located in the scenic Loretto lido on Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt, Austria, our dive center offers an exclusive underwater experience. Dive enthusiasts of all levels can explore the diverse underwater landscape, complete with artificial fixtures designed to enhance the underwater adventure.

At a depth of 3.5m, our diving site features a range of artificial structures, including carriages, buoyancy control playgrounds, tree trunks, and a practice platform. These fixtures not only provide a unique diving experience but also serve as shelters for various aquatic species. Pike, sunfish, and rudd can be frequently sighted around these structures, particularly during spring when the site becomes a haven for young fish. If you're lucky, you may even encounter catfish measuring up to 1.5m in size.

With a visibility of 3m and a maximum depth of 8m, our dive site in Loretto lido offers an ideal environment for beginner divers to hone their skills and explore the wonders beneath the surface. Adjacent to the beautiful Strandbad Maria Loretto, Lorettoweg, St. Martin in Klagenfurt, our location provides easy access to the dive center and its captivating underwater world.

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the underwater realm at our dive site in Loretto lido. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, our carefully curated underwater environment promises a memorable diving experience like no other.

Diving Conditions Score for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

6.4
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 Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Depth

8m

Visibility

3m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

3.3 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

29.22km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

19.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee
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Dive Score Chart for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.136533333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.550933333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Maria Loretto, Wörthersee: 06:00
Sunset at Maria Loretto, Wörthersee: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maria Loretto, Wörthersee 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
7:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

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 Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

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 Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.3°C / 70.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.0m / 65.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maria Loretto, Wörthersee

Maria Loretto, Wörthersee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.3°C) and January the coldest (-3.7°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.

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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