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Brechtsee

The Brechtsee, located near Huttenheim in the district of Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a popular diving site for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of approximately 26m and visibility reaching up to 6m, divers are treated to an exhilarating underwater experience.

The lake is teeming with a variety of fish species including pike, carp, perch, and zander. Explorers can also discover unique attractions such as a large wooden shark, adding to the allure of the dive.

For divers planning to explore the Brechtsee, it's important to note the following regulations set by the city of Philippsburg:
- Diving is permitted only between April 16th and December 14th, respecting the winter diving ban.
- Diving is restricted to the hours between sunrise and sunset, ensuring safety during the night diving ban.
- Entry and exit into the lake are permitted only at the designated marked area.
- The lake is reserved for recreational use, and commercial activities such as diving schools are not allowed.
- Compressors are prohibited at the lake, ensuring a peaceful diving experience.
- Divers must maintain a distance of 30m from laid out fishing rods, promoting conflict avoidance.
- The diver entry is the only access point allowed, and swimming into the bathing area is not permitted.
- Visitors should also be mindful of the signs at the lake and park their vehicles only within the designated parking lot.

Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, the Brechtsee offers a captivating underwater world to explore. Dive into the depths of this magnificent German dive site and uncover the wonders that await beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Brechtsee

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Brechtsee

Depth

13m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Brechtsee

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Brechtsee
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Dive Score Chart for Brechtsee

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Brechtsee: 06:00
Sunset at Brechtsee: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Brechtsee 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
6:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Brechtsee
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Brechtsee

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 Brechtsee

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Brechtsee

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9

Ideal Conditions for Brechtsee

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.9°C / 76.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Brechtsee

Brechtsee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.9°C) and December the coldest (20.9°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 22, 2026

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