Rheinau Felsen
Enter the water from the shore while adhering to the guidelines and restrictions set by the municipality of Rheinau in Switzerland. This picturesque dive site offers a beautiful underwater landscape comprised of a mixture of rock formations, bridge piers, and silt. When exploring this site, divers can expect to encounter catfish, pike, and other fish near the bridge pier. Prior to diving, it is important to monitor the water level and avoid diving after rain or during high water due to the presence of strong currents and reduced visibility. With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 13m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located at Haldenweg, Rheinau, Bezirk Andelfingen, Zurich, 8462, Switzerland, this site offers an ideal underwater adventure for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Rheinau Felsen
4.9
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rheinau Felsen
Depth
13m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Rheinau Felsen
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
8.3 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
14.96km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
33°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rheinau Felsen
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Dive Score Chart for Rheinau Felsen
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.503333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.083333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rheinau Felsen: 06:00
Sunset at Rheinau Felsen: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rheinau Felsen 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.
Best Overall
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rheinau FelsenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rheinau Felsen
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 Rheinau Felsen
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Rheinau Felsen
December
Score: 9.1
January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for Rheinau Felsen
Water Temp
21.1°C / 70.0°F
July
Visibility
18.2m / 59.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rheinau Felsen
Rheinau Felsen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.1°C) and January the coldest (-2.7°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
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