

Best for beginner divers, 20m, shore entry, mild current.
Park Thalwil is a freshwater shore dive located on the banks of Lake Zurich. The site features a wall and reef structure that descends from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers should note that the entry involves a shore break, requiring careful timing. Once submerged, the current is typically mild, though visibility is limited to 5 to 10 metres. A thermocline is present during summer months, causing significant temperature variations at depth. Divers must remain vigilant for boat traffic and stay close to the wall to ensure visibility to passing vessels. Parking is available on-site for convenience.
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The shore entry involves surf and a shore break, so take your time picking your moment to enter and exit, and keep fins on until you are clear of the break zone. Once in the water, watch for boat traffic and stay close to the wall to remain visible and out of any vessel lanes.
Shore entry.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the depth range extends to 40 metres, so divers should remain in the shallower sections of the wall until comfortable with their buoyancy.
The site features a wall and reef structure that drops from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a shore dive. Entry requires caution due to potential surf and a shore break at the water edge.
The main hazards include boat traffic, which requires divers to stay close to the wall, and a shore break during entry and exit.
Diving at Park Thalwil in Thalwil requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Park Thalwil in Thalwil are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Park Thalwil in Thalwil typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Park Thalwil in Thalwil typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.