Rietli Goldach
Prepare to be amazed by an abundance of captivating marine life including capital catfish, pike, eels, and more. During the season, you'll encounter beautiful aquatic plants in the shallow water area. This dive site boasts an array of incredible sights, making it an ideal destination for both shallow and deep dives. Explore the magnificent harbor wall reef and take in its splendor.
What sets this dive site apart is the opportunity to explore the underwater world alongside water pipes, including three pipes, one of which is still active, as well as a gas pipe. Along your journey, you'll encounter numerous fascinating attractions to marvel at. Advanced divers can even venture up to the suction baskets, but keep in mind that this will take you approximately 300 meters away from the shore, likely requiring a deco dive. The upper area also holds its own allure with a variety of attractions, such as a small locomotive at around 7 meters, a wreck at approximately 16 meters, two mermaids at 30 meters, a surfboard at about 22 meters, an old diving bell at around 25 meters, a shallower newer diving bell, and many more throughout the dive site. For further details or a dive site map, please feel free to reach out to us.
Situated in Switzerland, this dive site offers a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters. It's important to note that due to the complexity and depth of the site, it is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Located near Rietli, Seepromenade, Goldach, Wahlkreis Rorschach, St. Gallen, 9403, Switzerland, this captivating dive spot awaits your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Rietli Goldach
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rietli Goldach
Depth
27m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Rietli Goldach
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
38.48km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
32.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Rietli Goldach
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.803333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.963333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Rietli Goldach 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rietli GoldachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rietli Goldach
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 Rietli Goldach
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Rietli Goldach
Ideal Conditions for Rietli Goldach
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
July
Visibility
18.2m / 59.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rietli Goldach
Rietli Goldach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.2°C) and January the coldest (-1.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026