Ostermade Pier
Beautiful shore dive in Germany with a maximum depth of 5 meters. This dive site offers seagrass meadows teeming with crabs and small animals. The sandy bottom is adorned with numerous large stones, creating a picturesque underwater landscape. Divers can expect a visibility of 6 meters, providing excellent opportunities for underwater exploration. This dive site is especially suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and tranquil conditions. Don't miss the chance to encounter lumpfish, which can be spotted between March and May. Located near Campingplatz Behnke, Ostermade, Neukirchen, Oldenburg-Land, Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, 23779, Germany, this dive spot is easily accessible for divers seeking a memorable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Ostermade Pier
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ostermade Pier
Depth
5m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Ostermade Pier
Wave Height
0.06m
Wind Speed
15.6 m/s
Water Temp
19.8°C
Visibility
20.9km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
2.2s
Air Temperature
19.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ostermade Pier
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Dive Score Chart for Ostermade Pier
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.081612056737589/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 5.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.160388888888889/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ostermade Pier: 06:00
Sunset at Ostermade Pier: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ostermade Pier 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
21:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.04m (2.4s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.35s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 5.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ostermade PierAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ostermade Pier
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 Ostermade Pier
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ostermade Pier
January
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Ostermade Pier
Water Temp
19.1°C / 66.4°F
August
Visibility
13.8m / 45.3ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ostermade Pier
Ostermade Pier shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (19.1°C) and December the coldest (-1.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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