Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
The Allmannshauser Steilwand is renowned as one of Germany's most stunning dive sites. Starting from the shallow shore, divers can reach the edge of the lake within a few minutes, at a depth ranging from 12-20 meters depending on the entry point. Descending further, divers will discover a beautifully diverse steep face beneath them.
Throughout the year, divers can encounter perch, pike, and eels at this site. Eels tend to come out at night and often seek shelter within the steep face, which can extend beyond 30 meters in depth.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, the Allmannshauser Steilwand offers an exhilarating underwater experience for advanced and expert divers. Located near Lifeguard Station Seeburg in Allmannshausen, Berg, Landkreis Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, this dive site presents a captivating opportunity for exploration.
Throughout the year, divers can encounter perch, pike, and eels at this site. Eels tend to come out at night and often seek shelter within the steep face, which can extend beyond 30 meters in depth.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, the Allmannshauser Steilwand offers an exhilarating underwater experience for advanced and expert divers. Located near Lifeguard Station Seeburg in Allmannshausen, Berg, Landkreis Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, this dive site presents a captivating opportunity for exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
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 Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Depth
24m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
6.5 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
35.32km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
29.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
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Dive Score Chart for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.343333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 9.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.727033333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen: 06:00
Sunset at Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 0.8 m/s
Safest Overall
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 9.7 m/s
Best Day
10:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 9.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Steilwand, Starnberger See, AllmannshausenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
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 Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
December
Score: 9.0
January
Score: 8.8
November
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Water Temp
19.3°C / 66.7°F
July
Visibility
18.4m / 60.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen
Steilwand, Starnberger See, Allmannshausen shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.3°C) and December the coldest (-2.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 20, 2026
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