Wünschsee
Our diving site is renowned for its diverse aquatic life, including pike, perch, carp, and trout. You'll also appreciate the breathtaking underwater landscape covered with shallow vegetation, ensuring a limited algae bloom.
When planning your dive exploration, take note that the northern half of the lake is accessible for diving from April to mid-May, as well as in October. Meanwhile, the southern half of the lake welcomes divers from April until the end of October. Please be aware that diving is prohibited during the winter months, specifically from November to March.
For optimal diving conditions, the visibility in our lake reaches a comfortable 5 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater marvels. Additionally, the maximum depth of the lake is 4 meters, making it an ideal location for divers of all skill levels, especially beginners.
To find our dive site easily, navigate to Offinger Straße, Peterswörth, Gundelfingen a.d.Donau, Gundelfingen an der Donau (VGem), Landkreis Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, 89423, Germany. Whether you're seeking a training opportunity or simply a memorable dive experience, our dredging lake is a popular choice among divers in the area.
Come and explore the underwater wonders of our magnificent dive site in Dillingen, Germany. Plan your visit today and prepare for an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Wünschsee
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Wünschsee
Depth
4m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Wünschsee
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
36.34km
Cloud Cover
96%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Wünschsee
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.583333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.663333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Wünschsee 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.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.9 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 7.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for WünschseeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Wünschsee
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 Wünschsee
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Wünschsee
Ideal Conditions for Wünschsee
Water Temp
24.9°C / 76.8°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Wünschsee
Wünschsee shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.9°C) and December the coldest (20.9°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). January 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 - Jul 3, 2026