Stausee Soboth
Located in Austria, this impressive dive site offers a unique underwater experience. Formed by a former mine, the reservoir's steep stone walls create a dramatic shoreline. The water is a striking golden yellow color, especially when illuminated by the sun, making for an enchanting diving environment. Exploring the depths, divers will be captivated by the shimmering underwater rocks resembling silver cats. However, it's important to note that this dive site is more suitable for experienced divers due to its challenging nature.
Underneath the surface, divers will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of aquatic life. Trout can be spotted swimming in small shoals, while perch tend to rest on ledges. Observing these fish in their natural habitat enhances the diving experience and adds to the allure of this dive site.
With a maximum depth of 24 meters and a visibility of around 4 meters, divers of both beginner and advanced levels can safely explore the underwater wonders of this location.
If you're in Eibiswald, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg, Styria, Austria, don't miss the chance to dive into the depths of this extraordinary dive site.
Underneath the surface, divers will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of aquatic life. Trout can be spotted swimming in small shoals, while perch tend to rest on ledges. Observing these fish in their natural habitat enhances the diving experience and adds to the allure of this dive site.
With a maximum depth of 24 meters and a visibility of around 4 meters, divers of both beginner and advanced levels can safely explore the underwater wonders of this location.
If you're in Eibiswald, Bezirk Deutschlandsberg, Styria, Austria, don't miss the chance to dive into the depths of this extraordinary dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Stausee Soboth
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Stausee Soboth
Depth
24m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Stausee Soboth
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 Stausee Soboth
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Dive Score Chart for Stausee Soboth
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 Stausee Soboth: 06:00
Sunset at Stausee Soboth: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Stausee Soboth 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Stausee SobothAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Stausee Soboth
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 Stausee Soboth
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Stausee Soboth
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Stausee Soboth
Water Temp
24.7°C / 76.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Stausee Soboth
Stausee Soboth shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.7°C) and December the coldest (20.7°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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