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Pretzien Steinbruchsee

This dive site is a conveniently accessible quarry lake that can be safely reached via stairs. It comprises of three former quarries known as "Steinbruchsee," "Blauer See," and "Tiefer See." Divers exploring this site can observe a variety of aquatic life, including plants, sturgeon, carp, perch, rudd, and other fish. The quarry features stunning algae formations and beautiful steep walls.

Located in Germany, this dive site offers a visibility of approximately 4m and a maximum depth of 10m. It is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Close to the dive site, you can find accommodations at Gästehaus-Tauschsportenter Wassermann in Steinbruchsee, Plötzky, Schönebeck (Elbe), Salzland Kreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany (postcode: 39217). Experience the wonders of underwater exploration at this captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

5.6
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

Depth

10m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

7.3 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

30.86km

Cloud Cover

49%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

16.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pretzien Steinbruchsee
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Dive Score Chart for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.466033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.007033333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Pretzien Steinbruchsee : 06:00
Sunset at Pretzien Steinbruchsee : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pretzien Steinbruchsee 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
6:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pretzien Steinbruchsee
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pretzien Steinbruchsee

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 Pretzien Steinbruchsee

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 Pretzien Steinbruchsee

December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.7
March
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.3°C / 68.5°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.9m / 55.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pretzien Steinbruchsee

Pretzien Steinbruchsee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (20.3°C) and December the coldest (-2.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 23, 2026

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