Silbersee West
The embankment near the first car park provides easy access to the shore for divers at our dive site. Once underwater, divers can explore the surrounding island, which offers a convenient and straightforward route to navigate. In the northeastern part of the island, divers will have the chance to encounter impressive pike species.
At the Silbersee dive site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of fish species. Some notable examples include rainbow trout, pike, catfish, aitel, barbel, gudgeon, bower, carp, roach, rudd, tench, and perch.
With a visibility of approximately 3 meters and a maximum depth of 6 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can safely and comfortably explore the underwater wonders of this site. Located in Austria, specifically at Silbersee Parkplatz, Silberseestraße, St. Ulrich, Duel, Villach, Carinthia, 9524, this dive site is easily accessible for divers in the region.
At the Silbersee dive site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of fish species. Some notable examples include rainbow trout, pike, catfish, aitel, barbel, gudgeon, bower, carp, roach, rudd, tench, and perch.
With a visibility of approximately 3 meters and a maximum depth of 6 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can safely and comfortably explore the underwater wonders of this site. Located in Austria, specifically at Silbersee Parkplatz, Silberseestraße, St. Ulrich, Duel, Villach, Carinthia, 9524, this dive site is easily accessible for divers in the region.
Diving Conditions Score for Silbersee West
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Silbersee West
Depth
6m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Silbersee West
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.2 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
38.56km
Cloud Cover
60%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Silbersee West
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Dive Score Chart for Silbersee West
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.273333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.763333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Silbersee West: 06:00
Sunset at Silbersee West: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Silbersee West 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.4 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Silbersee WestAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Silbersee West
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 Silbersee West
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 Silbersee West
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.2
February
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Silbersee West
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
July
Visibility
20.0m / 65.6ft
November
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Silbersee West
Silbersee West shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.7°C) and January the coldest (-4.0°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026
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