Thumsee
In the picturesque Berchtesgadener Land region, discover a serene mountain lake nestled within a nature reserve. This charming lake is fed by crystal-clear springs, ensuring excellent water quality that supports the oldest water lily farm in Germany.
The lake offers a maximum depth of 18 meters, providing divers with the opportunity to explore its depths. Along the shoreline, you may encounter crabs and occasionally catfish, while the wider lake is home to a variety of fish species such as perch, pike, carp, and more.
With a visibility of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 9 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in the stunning Thumseebad, Thumseestraße, Bad Reichenhall, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany, this dive site offers a convenient and breathtaking destination for underwater exploration.
Plan your next diving adventure at this remarkable dive site, where the beauty of the underwater world awaits.
The lake offers a maximum depth of 18 meters, providing divers with the opportunity to explore its depths. Along the shoreline, you may encounter crabs and occasionally catfish, while the wider lake is home to a variety of fish species such as perch, pike, carp, and more.
With a visibility of 4 meters and a maximum depth of 9 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in the stunning Thumseebad, Thumseestraße, Bad Reichenhall, Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany, this dive site offers a convenient and breathtaking destination for underwater exploration.
Plan your next diving adventure at this remarkable dive site, where the beauty of the underwater world awaits.
Diving Conditions Score for Thumsee
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Thumsee
Depth
9m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Thumsee
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
4.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
40.86km
Cloud Cover
69%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
26.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Thumsee
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Dive Score Chart for Thumsee
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.246833333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.8129333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Thumsee: 06:00
Sunset at Thumsee: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Thumsee 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
9:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ThumseeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Thumsee
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 Thumsee
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Thumsee
January
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Thumsee
Water Temp
19.6°C / 67.3°F
July
Visibility
18.6m / 61.0ft
November
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Thumsee
Thumsee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (19.6°C) and January the coldest (-3.0°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). March 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 21, 2026
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