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Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

This dive site offers a challenging and thrilling experience, only accessible by boat. It requires advanced navigation skills, perfect buoyancy control, and proficiency in buoy shooting. Additionally, divers should be comfortable with diving in cold water conditions.

Located in Germany, specifically near Inselbriefkasten Cospuden, Mückenhainer Weg, Südwest, Markkleeberg, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, this dive site is known for its unique features. The dive starts at approximately 12m - 32m, with an average depth ranging from 20m - 25m. The visibility is around 13m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the stunning underwater scenery.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the sunken forest, where divers can explore completely intact trees. To fully enjoy this dive, divers should be proficient in free descent and ascent techniques. It takes approximately 7 minutes by boat to reach the site, making it easily accessible for those seeking an adventurous dive experience.

This dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its demanding nature and depth, reaching a maximum of 28m. It offers a unique opportunity for divers to explore the underwater world and appreciate the beauty of this natural underwater landscape.

Diving Conditions Score for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

5
Average

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

Dive Site Overview for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Depth

28m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

14.8 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

33.62km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

16.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See
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Dive Score Chart for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.673333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 13.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.743333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See: 06:00
Sunset at Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See 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
22:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 13.1 m/s

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Best Day
14:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 13.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

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 Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
March
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.4°C / 68.7°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.3m / 56.8ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See

Versunkener Wald, Cospudener See shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (-1.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 8, 2026

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