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Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

There are two tubes that serve as helpful orientation points at this dive site. One is located in the middle of the building, while the other is situated in the middle of the small bay to the left of the building. The seagrass border typically runs at a depth of around 5 meters.

Divers at this site often have the opportunity to observe numerous shoals of perch. Additionally, there may be 1-3 pike hiding among the sea grass. It's important to note that reaching a depth of 27 meters may take some time, but there isn't anything particularly exciting at this depth, aside from a small rowboat located approximately 3 meters to the right (in the direction of Rapperswil) of the tube near the middle of the building.

For easy navigation and marking the exit, divers can look for a saddle located at about 4 meters to the right of the entrance, near the stairs. The maximum depth at this dive site is 15 meters, and the visibility tends to be around 4 meters.

This dive site is suitable for divers of various skill levels, ranging from beginners to advanced. It is located in Switzerland, specifically in Tracht, 25, Seestrasse, Rüti, Rüschlikon, Bezirk Horgen, Zurich, 8803, Switzerland.

Diving Conditions Score for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

5.9
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Depth

15m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

2.9 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

38.1km

Cloud Cover

5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

33.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk
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Dive Score Chart for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.773333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.333333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Rüschlikon Pumpwerk: 06:00
Sunset at Rüschlikon Pumpwerk: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Rüschlikon Pumpwerk 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
13:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
15:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

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 Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.0/10

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

Best Months for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.8°C / 69.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Rüschlikon Pumpwerk

Rüschlikon Pumpwerk shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.8°C) and January the coldest (-2.6°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 19, 2026

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