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Echinger Weiher

The Echinger Weiher, located in the beautiful nature reserve just north of Munich, Germany, is an ideal spot for divers of all levels. This artificially created Baggersee has dimensions of approximately 100 x 250m and a maximum depth of 8m, making it perfect for training and practice dives. The lake, fed with groundwater, offers excellent visibility of up to 6m, ensuring a clear underwater experience. Even in winter, the Echinger Weiher remains accessible for year-round diving since it never freezes.

Divers exploring the Echinger Weiher can encounter a variety of freshwater fish, including pikes, carps, and perch. The sandy shore area is especially intriguing and worth exploring further. There are multiple entry points and platforms throughout the lake, providing convenient access to different areas. It's important to note that parking is only permitted at designated locations along the paved road to preserve the natural surroundings.

If you're planning a dive at the Echinger Weiher, please ensure you have a valid diving license, which must be purchased in advance. This ensures the safety and compliance of all divers in the area. With its convenient location near Autobahnkreuz Neufahrn, A 92, Günzenhausen, Eching, Landkreis Freising, Bavaria, 85386, Germany, the Echinger Weiher offers both ease of access and a remarkable diving experience for beginners and seasoned divers alike.

Diving Conditions Score for Echinger Weiher

6.2
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 Echinger Weiher

Depth

7m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Echinger Weiher

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

1.5 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

20.18km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

17.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Echinger Weiher
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Dive Score Chart for Echinger Weiher

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.898933333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.3979333333333335/10.

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

Sunrise at Echinger Weiher: 06:00
Sunset at Echinger Weiher: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Echinger Weiher 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.4 m/s

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Safest Overall
13:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 2.1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Echinger Weiher
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Echinger Weiher

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 Echinger Weiher

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.4/10

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

Best Months for Echinger Weiher

December
Score: 9.0
January
Score: 8.4
March
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Echinger Weiher

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

19.9°C / 67.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.4m / 60.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.3m / 1.0ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Echinger Weiher

Echinger Weiher shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.9°C) and December the coldest (-2.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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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