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Urfeld - Desselwand

Explore the breathtaking underwater world of Urfeld Bay in Germany. Start your dive adventure by pedaling a boat from Urfeld to the buoy at the edge of the bay. As you descend to approximately 20m along the buoy line, you'll be greeted by a stunning steep face to the south. This remarkable feature extends to great depths, offering an incredible diving experience.

On the steep face, you'll have the opportunity to encounter eel rods (burbot), as well as elusive chars and whitefish, which often make appearances in the open water. With an impressive visibility of 12m, you'll be able to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and the remarkable underwater landscape.

Dive enthusiasts at an advanced to expert level will find this dive site particularly intriguing. With a maximum depth of 34m, there's plenty to explore and discover. The close proximity to St 2072, Jachenau, Landkreis Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Bavaria, 83676, Germany, makes Urfeld Bay easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss the opportunity to dive into the wonders of Urfeld Bay and embark on an extraordinary underwater journey. DiveChamp.com is your ultimate resource for all things diving.

Diving Conditions Score for Urfeld - Desselwand

6.3
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Urfeld - Desselwand

Depth

34m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Urfeld - Desselwand

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

39.86km

Cloud Cover

86%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

23.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Urfeld - Desselwand
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Dive Score Chart for Urfeld - Desselwand

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.263333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.8495333333333335/10.

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

Sunrise at Urfeld - Desselwand: 06:00
Sunset at Urfeld - Desselwand: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Urfeld - Desselwand 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
8:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 8.4 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Urfeld - Desselwand
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Urfeld - Desselwand

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 Urfeld - Desselwand

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 Urfeld - Desselwand

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Urfeld - Desselwand

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

17.4°C / 63.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.4m / 60.4ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Urfeld - Desselwand

Urfeld - Desselwand shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (17.4°C) and January the coldest (-4.8°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026

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