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Schlierwand

Schlierwand is a captivating freshwater dive site located in Austria. With a maximum depth of 35m, it offers an exciting exploration opportunity for advanced divers. This dive site features a shallow band with steep clay walls adorned with stunning formations. As you descend into the depths, you'll encounter a magnificent steep face that begins around 10m deep.

To fully appreciate the beauty of Schlierwand, we highly recommend bringing a torch to uncover the hidden eel rods residing in the holes within the clay walls. With a visibility of 9m, you can expect clear underwater views that will leave you in awe.

Located near Schiffsstation Steinbach, Unterstand, Dorf, Seefeld, Steinbach am Attersee, Bezirk Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, 4853, Austria, Schlierwand offers convenient accessibility for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Don't miss the chance to explore this remarkable dive site and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Schlierwand

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Schlierwand

Depth

27m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Schlierwand

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Schlierwand : 06:00
Sunset at Schlierwand : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Schlierwand 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

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

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 Schlierwand

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

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

Best Months for Schlierwand

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

Ideal Conditions for Schlierwand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.8°C / 76.6°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 Schlierwand

Schlierwand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.8°C) and December the coldest (20.8°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). 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 22, 2026

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