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Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

From Zug, take the road along the lake towards Arth. Just after Oberwil, you'll find a parking lot on the right-hand side, in front of a small forest on a left curve.

If you're lucky and depending on the season, you may spot a variety of freshwater fish such as perch, pike, burbots, and more.

Navigate through the forest using one of several footpaths that will lead you to a pebble beach. Be cautious as it can get slippery when wet. The left side of the bay offers a relatively flat diving experience, while the right side presents a more challenging option.

For divers seeking a thrilling adventure, venture away from the springboard and across a seagrass belt. At a depth of approximately 10-12 meters, you'll encounter an intriguing wall adorned with various branches that serve as hiding spots for young fish.

This dive site in the water boasts a maximum depth of 29 meters and visibility of 7 meters. It is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.

Located in Switzerland, near Artherstrasse, Oterswil, Eielen, Zug, 6317, this site offers an exciting underwater experience worth exploring.

Diving Conditions Score for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

Depth

29m

Visibility

7m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

4.7 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

40.38km

Cloud Cover

73%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

24.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil
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Dive Score Chart for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.363333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.023333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil : 06:00
Sunset at Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil 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
13:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.8 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

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 Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

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 Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.2°C / 70.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil

Zigeunerplätzli, Walchwil shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.2°C) and January the coldest (-1.4°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 23, 2026

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