Mondsee Kreuzstein
Night dives at this site provide the opportunity to observe large shoals of juvenile fish, eels, and sleeping pike in the shallow area. With a visibility of up to 5m, divers can enjoy clear views of the underwater surroundings.
Located in Austria, the dive site is close to other popular locations such as Kienbergwand-Tunnel, Kreuzstein, Oberburgau, and Sankt Gilgen. Plan your dive at this captivating site and experience the wonders of the underwater world in Salzburg, Austria.
Diving Conditions Score for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Depth
18m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
3.3 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
36.32km
Cloud Cover
69%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
22.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.349733333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.623333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Mondsee Kreuzstein 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.8 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mondsee KreuzsteinAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mondsee Kreuzstein
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 Mondsee Kreuzstein
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Ideal Conditions for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Water Temp
19.7°C / 67.5°F
July
Visibility
17.8m / 58.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mondsee Kreuzstein
Mondsee Kreuzstein shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.7°C) and January the coldest (-1.4°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). March 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 23, 2026