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Erlichsee

Erlichsee, located near Oberhausen on the B 36, is a picturesque quarry pond that formed through gravel extraction. This stunning lake offers a delightful five-meter area with a diverse array of aquatic plants and fish species, providing plenty of intriguing discoveries for divers.

During the summertime, Erlichsee becomes a bustling hub of underwater activity. Divers can encounter lively schools of small fish, pike, carp, tench, catfish, and even a few crabs. With a visibility of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 7 meters, this dive site provides an immersive experience for divers of all levels.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, Erlichsee is an ideal location to explore the underwater wonders. However, it's important to always adhere to the applicable legal regulations governing diving activities in the area.

Situated in Germany, specifically at KA-1075, Sermsweg, Oberhausen, Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Verwaltungsverband Philippsburg, Landkreis Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, 68794, Erlichsee offers convenient accessibility for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Erlichsee

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Erlichsee

Depth

7m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Erlichsee

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

5.9 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

39.7km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

26.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.421033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.850533333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Erlichsee: 06:00
Sunset at Erlichsee: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Erlichsee 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
8:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.5 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 0.8 m/s

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

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 Erlichsee

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Erlichsee

December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Erlichsee

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.6°C / 72.7°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.6m / 57.7ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Erlichsee

Erlichsee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.6°C) and January the coldest (-0.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 21, 2026

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