

Best for beginner divers, 15m, shore entry, mild current.
Hallwilersee-Strandbad is a freshwater shore dive in Switzerland that features a combination of a natural reef, an artificial reef, and a wreck. Divers can explore depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site experiences mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. A thermocline is usually present, with water temperatures at 20 metres and deeper remaining constant at 5 to 6 degrees Celsius. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a cafe, and a rinse station. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving.
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Cold water and the thermocline can catch new divers off guard, so wear more exposure protection than you think you need and descend slowly to acclimatise. The site has parking, changing rooms, showers, toilets, and a cafe on site, so you can arrive light and take your time between dives.
The site is adjacent to a road and is easy to reach.
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Depth
15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be prepared for cold water and thermoclines.
The site has depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a shore dive with convenient access to facilities including parking, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
Hazards include cold water, low or variable visibility, entanglement risks around the wreck and artificial reef structures, and the presence of a thermocline.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Hallwilersee-Strandbad in Beinwil am See requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Hallwilersee-Strandbad in Beinwil am See are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Hallwilersee-Strandbad in Beinwil am See typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hallwilersee-Strandbad in Beinwil am See typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.