Plittersdorf Deglersee
Freshwater sponges can be observed year-round, offering divers an exciting subject for underwater photography. Alongside catfish, pike, perch, and crayfish, these sponges contribute to the diverse aquatic life at this dive site.
The lake reaches its deepest point at approximately 24 meters, featuring a muddy bottom. Divers can explore the truck driver's house, which is a popular spot for catfish sightings. Beginners can practice diving skills around the platform at depths of 6 and 9 meters, while rebreather divers can fully enjoy the diving experience at Deglersee. Plittersdorf offers a multitude of "places of interest" for divers to explore, making it an ideal location for underwater adventures. Additionally, night dives are occasionally organized on Saturdays during the summer season.
This dive site in Germany, located at Dorfstraße, Ottersdorf, Rastatt, Vereinbarte Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Rastatt, Landkreis Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, 76437, offers a maximum depth of 13 meters and a visibility of approximately 5 meters. It is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Diving Conditions Score for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Depth
13m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
7.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
32.38km
Cloud Cover
45%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
35.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.6910333333333325/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.1906333333333325/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Plittersdorf Deglersee 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.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Plittersdorf DeglerseeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Plittersdorf Deglersee
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 Plittersdorf Deglersee
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Ideal Conditions for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Water Temp
24.9°C / 76.8°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Plittersdorf Deglersee
Plittersdorf Deglersee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.9°C) and December the coldest (20.9°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