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Terlinden

This dive site is highly popular among advanced divers. It offers parking facilities from 7 am to 5 pm, with a three-hour limit using a blue parking disc. Restrooms are conveniently located near the marina. The site features a slope that descends to a depth of 30m, where you'll encounter a partly overhanging steep wall.

In the shallower areas, you'll come across a variety of fish including perch, carp, and pike. Keep an eye out for crabs as well. As you reach a depth of 20m, you may spot burbot.

Located in Terlinden, Seestrasse, Küsnacht (ZH), Bezirk Meilen, Zurich, 8700, Switzerland, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 25m and visibility of 6m. It caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to the most experienced.

Plan your next dive adventure at this spectacular dive site in Switzerland!

Diving Conditions Score for Terlinden

6.9
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 Terlinden

Depth

25m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Terlinden

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

3.1 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

37.1km

Cloud Cover

56%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

29.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.313433333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.888833333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Terlinden: 06:00
Sunset at Terlinden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Terlinden 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
7:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.4 m/s

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

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 Terlinden

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 Terlinden

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

Ideal Conditions for Terlinden

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.7°C / 76.5°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 Terlinden

Terlinden 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.

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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