

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
Strandbad Obermeilen is a freshwater dive site on Lake Zurich featuring a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. The site reaches depths between 20 and 40 metres, requiring intermediate buoyancy skills. Divers enter from the shore, encountering visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. The environment is characterised by significant thermoclines, with surface temperatures reaching 27°C in summer, while depths below 20 metres remain between 5°C and 15°C year-round. Due to these conditions, appropriate thermal protection is essential. The site offers convenient facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station to support divers and snorkellers.
47.26667, 8.64918
Cold water is present year-round in the deeper sections of the lake, so plan your thermal protection accordingly and do not underestimate how quickly heat loss builds at 30 to 40 metres. The site has full facilities including parking, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so arriving with all your gear and leaving comfortable is straightforward.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
None
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 20 to 40 metres and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The site features a depth range of 20 to 40 metres.
Strandbad Obermeilen is a shore entry site.
The main hazards are cold water temperatures at depth and variable visibility. Divers should monitor their equipment and ensure they have adequate thermal protection.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
Diving at Strandbad Obermeilen in Meilen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Strandbad Obermeilen in Meilen typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.