

Best for beginner divers, 18-30m, shore entry.
Segelclub Herrliberg is a freshwater shore dive located on Lake Zurich. The site features a reef structure that drops to depths between 18 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. It is well-suited for beginners due to the calm, current-free conditions. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic on the surface, particularly during entry, exit, and ascent. Toilets are available on-site, providing a convenient base for multiple dives. Divers are advised to stay close to the shore during ascents and use a surface marker buoy to signal their position to passing vessels.
47.28942, 8.60342
Ropes leading to the buoys about 5 to 10 metres in the direction of Rapperswil help in relocating the exit.
Coming from Zurich, approximately 50m after the Herrliberg town sign, park at the Segelclub building. Use the diagonal parking spaces on the right side of the road. Entry is via a stone staircase onto the jetty, then a 1m high ladder into knee-deep shallow water.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it offers calm, current-free conditions that are ideal for building confidence.
The site reaches depths between 18 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
The main hazard is boat traffic on the surface. Divers should stay close to the shore during ascents and use a surface marker buoy to signal their position.
Visibility at Segelclub Herrliberg in Herrliberg typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.