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Sekirn Steilwand

Located in Austria, this dive site offers a memorable underwater experience. Although the entrance may pose a slight challenge with a 3-meter slope into the lake, the rewards are worth it. As you descend, you'll find yourself diving along the right shoulder of a steep wall, surrounded by stunning underwater scenery. The dive site features impressive walls both in the shallow area up to 10 meters and below the thermocline, ranging from 15 to 30 meters in depth.

The visibility here is around 4 meters, providing a decent view of your surroundings. With a maximum depth of 26 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers who are comfortable exploring deeper waters. It's important to note that the thermocline may present temperature changes, so be prepared for varying water conditions.

One unique feature of this dive site is the occasional presence of mighty trees at the bottom of the lake. These submerged trees add an intriguing element to your underwater adventure, creating a captivating atmosphere.

As you explore the dive site, keep an eye out for the diverse marine life that resides here. You can expect to encounter catfish, pike, and perch during your dive. The catfish tend to hide in crevices, so be sure to use your light to explore every nook and cranny.

Located near Wörthersee-Süduferstraße, Raunach, Reifnitz, Maria Wörth, in the Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land of Carinthia, this dive site offers a convenient location for divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience in Austria.

Diving Conditions Score for Sekirn Steilwand

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Sekirn Steilwand

Depth

26m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Sekirn Steilwand

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

7.7 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

24.1km

Cloud Cover

78%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

24.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sekirn Steilwand
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Dive Score Chart for Sekirn Steilwand

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.368533333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.907233333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Sekirn Steilwand: 06:00
Sunset at Sekirn Steilwand: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Sekirn Steilwand 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Sekirn Steilwand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sekirn Steilwand

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 Sekirn Steilwand

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

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

Best Months for Sekirn Steilwand

January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Sekirn Steilwand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.3°C / 70.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.0m / 65.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Sekirn Steilwand

Sekirn Steilwand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.3°C) and January the coldest (-3.7°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 18, 2026

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