Haustein Steina
This former granite quarry dive site, located in Germany, offers an excellent experience for beginner divers. The rock platform just behind the entrance sits at a depth of 5m, making it an ideal spot for diving exercises. As you explore further, you'll come across the wreck of the former Elbe ferry "Mühlberg" at a depth of 20m.
Underwater, you'll encounter a diverse range of aquatic life, including pike, zander, big carp, perch, tench, and even sterlets in the depths of approximately 20m. With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site provides a comfortable environment for both beginners and advanced divers.
Conveniently, the base building is located directly at the Hausteinsee, ensuring a short distance from the water. Here, you'll find excellent facilities including a lounge with snacks and a bar, a training room, showers, separate male and female restrooms, and an equipment rental with 20 available pieces. Additionally, there are camping sites for caravans and campers, a children's playground, a barbecue area, and bungalows available for rental and changing.
For those seeking a diving experience near this dive site, Tauchschule Dresden is just a short distance away at 22b Pulsnitzer Straße, Himmelreich, Gickelsberg, Steina, Pulsnitz, Bautzen, Saxony, 01920, Germany.
Underwater, you'll encounter a diverse range of aquatic life, including pike, zander, big carp, perch, tench, and even sterlets in the depths of approximately 20m. With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site provides a comfortable environment for both beginners and advanced divers.
Conveniently, the base building is located directly at the Hausteinsee, ensuring a short distance from the water. Here, you'll find excellent facilities including a lounge with snacks and a bar, a training room, showers, separate male and female restrooms, and an equipment rental with 20 available pieces. Additionally, there are camping sites for caravans and campers, a children's playground, a barbecue area, and bungalows available for rental and changing.
For those seeking a diving experience near this dive site, Tauchschule Dresden is just a short distance away at 22b Pulsnitzer Straße, Himmelreich, Gickelsberg, Steina, Pulsnitz, Bautzen, Saxony, 01920, Germany.
Diving Conditions Score for Haustein Steina
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Haustein Steina
Depth
15m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Haustein Steina
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
6.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
28.82km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Haustein Steina
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Dive Score Chart for Haustein Steina
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.573833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 6.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.733333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Haustein Steina: 06:00
Sunset at Haustein Steina: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Haustein Steina 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.
Best Overall
1:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.8 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 6.9 m/s
Best Day
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 6.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Haustein SteinaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Haustein Steina
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 Haustein Steina
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 Haustein Steina
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Haustein Steina
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Haustein Steina
Haustein Steina shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and December the coldest (21.1°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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