Plompetoren, Koudekerke
The dive site known as Plompetoren, located in the Netherlands, takes its name from the remaining tower of the village of Koudekerke, which became submerged in the sea. While navigation in this area is relatively straightforward with a straight side and depth lines reaching approximately 30 meters, divers should be aware of potentially strong currents and limited visibility. Due to these factors, it is recommended that only experienced divers venture here, preferably during high tide. The maximum depth at this site is 14 meters, and visibility typically reaches around 3 meters. If you are planning to visit, you can find Plompetorenweg, Burgh-Haamstede, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands, 4328NN, as the nearest location.
Diving Conditions Score for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
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 Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Depth
14m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
32.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.2°C
Visibility
50km
Cloud Cover
57%
Wave Period
4.6s
Air Temperature
18.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
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Dive Score Chart for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.844233333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 21.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.423333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Plompetoren, Koudekerke: 06:00
Sunset at Plompetoren, Koudekerke: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Plompetoren, Koudekerke 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
22:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.78m (5.05s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Safest Overall
15:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.92m (4.55s), Wind: 21.2 m/s
Best Day
15:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 21.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Plompetoren, KoudekerkeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Plompetoren, Koudekerke
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 Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Winter
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
January
Score: 8.1
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Water Temp
19.5°C / 67.1°F
August
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
March
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Plompetoren, Koudekerke
Plompetoren, Koudekerke shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (19.5°C) and December the coldest (1.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 2, 2026
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