Grasbroek
Diving at Grasbroek allows divers to encounter a variety of aquatic life, ranging from common to rare species. During your dive, you may come across gobies, perch (Perca fluviatilis), crayfish, pike (Esox lucius), pikeperch (Sander lucioperca), and if you're lucky, even the elusive sturgeon.
One of the highlights of Grasbroek is its accessibility and suitability for casual divers. As you explore the dive site, you'll often find pikes hiding among the reeds or underwater growth at shallower depths. The sandy areas, free from plant growth, are home to a vibrant population of gobies and freshwater clams. Don't miss the black gobies that tend to hide in crevices around the objects. If you choose to dive at night, you may be accompanied by hunting perch, adding to the excitement of your underwater adventure.
While exploring Grasbroek, it's important to be aware of your surroundings. If you venture towards the left (east), keep an eye out for fishing lines laid by fishermen. However, it's worth noting that fishing is not permitted towards the west, making it an excellent alternative dive route beyond the pipes.
With a visibility of around 3 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters, Grasbroek offers an ideal dive experience for beginners. Its close proximity to A1, Bornerbroek, Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands, 7627RC ensures easy access for divers.
Explore the underwater wonders of Grasbroek and immerse yourself in the captivating aquatic world that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Grasbroek
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Grasbroek
Depth
8m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Grasbroek
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
11.9 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
50km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
17.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Grasbroek
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.793333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 11.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.293333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Grasbroek 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: 6.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 11.2 m/s
Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for GrasbroekAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grasbroek
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 Grasbroek
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Grasbroek
Ideal Conditions for Grasbroek
Water Temp
19.3°C / 66.7°F
August
Visibility
16.2m / 53.1ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Grasbroek
Grasbroek shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (19.3°C) and December the coldest (-0.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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