Carrière de Dour
The Dour Quarry, located just a 30-minute drive from Tournai in Belgium, offers divers a captivating experience. Spanning an area of approximately 10 hectares, this chalk quarry boasts a depth ranging from 18 to 20 meters. With its diverse plateaus of varying heights, the site caters to both baptismal dives and exploratory ventures.
Underwater, divers will encounter a captivating array of marine life and intriguing objects. Expect to come across an assortment of sunken treasures, including cars, a sailboat wreck, motorcycles, bicycles, trunks, pikes, perches, carps, eels, crayfish, and sturgeons.
The quarry at Dour is not only a haven for marine enthusiasts but also offers convenient amenities. On-site, divers will find an inflating station, changing rooms, and a refreshment bar amidst the magnificent surroundings. With a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all levels, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of the Dour Quarry, where the visibility reaches up to 6 meters. Plan your visit to this enchanting location at Rue de Belle-Vue, Zoning Elouges - Dour, Èlouges, Dour, Mons, Hainaut, Wallonia, 7370, Belgium.
Underwater, divers will encounter a captivating array of marine life and intriguing objects. Expect to come across an assortment of sunken treasures, including cars, a sailboat wreck, motorcycles, bicycles, trunks, pikes, perches, carps, eels, crayfish, and sturgeons.
The quarry at Dour is not only a haven for marine enthusiasts but also offers convenient amenities. On-site, divers will find an inflating station, changing rooms, and a refreshment bar amidst the magnificent surroundings. With a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all levels, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of the Dour Quarry, where the visibility reaches up to 6 meters. Plan your visit to this enchanting location at Rue de Belle-Vue, Zoning Elouges - Dour, Èlouges, Dour, Mons, Hainaut, Wallonia, 7370, Belgium.
Diving Conditions Score for Carrière de Dour
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Carrière de Dour
Depth
16m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Carrière de Dour
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Carrière de Dour
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Dive Score Chart for Carrière de Dour
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Carrière de Dour: 06:00
Sunset at Carrière de Dour: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Carrière de Dour 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
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Carrière de DourAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Carrière de Dour
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 Carrière de Dour
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Carrière de Dour
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Carrière de Dour
Water Temp
25.0°C / 77.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Carrière de Dour
Carrière de Dour shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.0°C) and December the coldest (21.0°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). 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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