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Forellensee

Explore the beautiful dive site at the water-filled gravel pit entrance, located in Germany, near Grillstelle, Seestraße, Sundhausen, Nordhausen, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thuringia, 99734. This dive site offers an ideal training ground for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Within a radius of 100m from the entrance, you'll find three training platforms situated at depths of 6m, 9m, and 15m. These platforms are connected by guidelines, providing an excellent opportunity for skill development and practice. The maximum depth within the pit is 17m, but if you venture further out, you can explore depths of up to 28m.

The visibility in the water is typically between 5m and 15m, ensuring a clear and immersive diving experience. As you dive through the lake, you'll notice a vibrant green belt between depths of 5m and 15m, which serves as a haven for various fish species. Keep your eyes peeled, especially near the entrance and the 6m platform, as you might encounter a diverse array of both large and small fish.

To ensure safety and organization, diving at this site is only permitted after registration with the water rescue or a diving center. This precaution guarantees a controlled and enjoyable diving experience for all visitors.

Whether you're a beginner looking to gain confidence underwater or an experienced diver seeking new adventures, this dive site at the gravel pit entrance promises unforgettable underwater exploration in Germany.

Diving Conditions Score for Forellensee

6.4
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 Forellensee

Depth

12m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Forellensee

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

3.1 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

31.16km

Cloud Cover

90%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

18.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.106033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.6098333333333334/10.

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

Sunrise at Forellensee: 06:00
Sunset at Forellensee: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Forellensee 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
16:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.4 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 1.1 m/s

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

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 Forellensee

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for Forellensee

December
Score: 8.6
January
Score: 8.5
March
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Forellensee

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

19.4°C / 66.9°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.5m / 57.4ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Forellensee

Forellensee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (19.4°C) and December the coldest (-2.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 23, 2026

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