Rothsee, Südufer
The entrance to the dive site is conveniently located on the south bank of Rothsee, near the parking lot and the restaurant and playground. This site is well-known for its excellent training conditions in the Nuremberg district of Germany. To ensure a safe and enjoyable dive, it is important to comply with the specific regulations and laws in this area. We highly recommend reaching out to a SSI Training Center near the lake before your dive.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter a variety of aquatic species. Keep an eye out for small perch, several pike, walleyes, and even large eels hiding in the depths. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to see the typical freshwater residents of Bavaria, such as carp.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 3m
- Maximum depth: 6m
- Recommended Diver Level: Suitable for both beginners and advanced divers
For easy access, the dive site is situated close to various attractions including Familygolf, Am Rothsee, Heuberg, Hilpoltstein, Roth, Bavaria, 91161, Germany. Plan your dive at this beautiful location for an unforgettable underwater experience.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter a variety of aquatic species. Keep an eye out for small perch, several pike, walleyes, and even large eels hiding in the depths. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to see the typical freshwater residents of Bavaria, such as carp.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 3m
- Maximum depth: 6m
- Recommended Diver Level: Suitable for both beginners and advanced divers
For easy access, the dive site is situated close to various attractions including Familygolf, Am Rothsee, Heuberg, Hilpoltstein, Roth, Bavaria, 91161, Germany. Plan your dive at this beautiful location for an unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Rothsee, Südufer
5.9
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rothsee, Südufer
Depth
6m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Rothsee, Südufer
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
9.8 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
14.66km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rothsee, Südufer
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Dive Score Chart for Rothsee, Südufer
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.583333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.2157333333333336/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rothsee, Südufer: 06:00
Sunset at Rothsee, Südufer: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rothsee, Südufer 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
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rothsee, SüduferAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rothsee, Südufer
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 Rothsee, Südufer
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Rothsee, Südufer
December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.5
March
Score: 8.0
Ideal Conditions for Rothsee, Südufer
Water Temp
19.9°C / 67.8°F
July
Visibility
17.3m / 56.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rothsee, Südufer
Rothsee, Südufer shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.9°C) and January the coldest (-2.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 16, 2026
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