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Riedsort

When heading from Küssnacht am Rigi towards Vitznau, keep an eye out for a picturesque green area with tall poplar trees just after Weggis. On the left side, you'll find a convenient paid parking lot equipped with toilet facilities.

At this dive site near Riedsort, divers have the opportunity to observe various freshwater fish, including perch, pike, and truffles, depending on the season and a bit of luck.

Riedsort offers two entrances and exits for divers. The left entrance, towards Vitznau, can be accessed via a staircase and is suitable for training purposes. Alongside beautiful rock formations and seagrass meadows, this area accommodates divers of varying skill levels. However, the right entrance, towards Weggis, is recommended exclusively for experienced divers. With a staircase leading to a steeply sloping terrain, this area provides an exhilarating dive experience. Typically, divers turn right after approximately 10-15 minutes, where they'll encounter a strikingly vertical tree embedded within the rugged wall.

Located in Switzerland, specifically in the Gebiet Riedsort, Riedsort, Weggis, Lucerne, 6353, this dive site is frequented by recreational athletes. Please adhere to the designated rules of conduct, which are clearly indicated at the entry and exit points for divers.

Maximizing visibility of up to 7 meters and offering a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Riedsort

7.7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Riedsort

Depth

24m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Riedsort

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

1 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

43.88km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

25.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Riedsort
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Dive Score Chart for Riedsort

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.573333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.107433333333335/10.

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

Sunrise at Riedsort: 06:00
Sunset at Riedsort: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Riedsort 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
9:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.8 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.3 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Riedsort
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Riedsort

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 Riedsort

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Riedsort

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.9

Ideal Conditions for Riedsort

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.7°C / 76.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Riedsort

Riedsort shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.7°C) and December the coldest (20.7°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 21, 2026

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