

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Waidsee is a freshwater quarry pond near Weinheim, formed by gravel mining in the late 1960s. The site offers depths between 5 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers enter from the shore to encounter mild currents and visibility that varies significantly from 1 to 20 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers must manage hazards including cold water, a thermocline, entanglement risks, and low visibility. Night diving is permitted. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, and a cafe. Typical dives last around 40 minutes.
49.53410, 8.63970
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Depth
5-30m
Visibility
1-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
4-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Divers access the water from the shore.
Divers should be prepared for cold water, a thermocline, potential entanglement, low visibility, and significant depth.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, and a cafe.
Diving at Waidsee in Waidsee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Waidsee in Waidsee typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Waidsee in Waidsee typically ranges from 1 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.