Put van Ekeren
The Ekeren or Muisbroek Domain Well is a popular choice for training dives due to its exceptional conditions. The dive site offers excellent visibility, usually reaching up to 6 meters, and boasts a calm underwater environment with no strong currents.
During the summer months, the 2-5 meter zone along the lake's shore becomes beautifully overgrown, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Aside from the captivating scenery, divers will encounter a wide variety of fish, including pike, perch, and carp. These diverse marine inhabitants add to the allure of this dive site.
With a maximum depth of 20 meters, the Ekeren Well provides an accessible option for divers of all skill levels, particularly beginners. There are two wells, one measuring approximately 12 meters and another larger one around 20 meters in depth. Additionally, numerous submerged objects enhance the site's scenic allure and make it an ideal location for navigation training.
To ensure easy access to the water, a specially constructed platform is available, complete with a convenient staircase for exiting the water after the dive.
Located in the enchanting region of Ekersedijk, Ekeren, Antwerp, Flanders, 2180, Belgium, this dive site offers a delightful underwater experience for divers exploring Belgium's magnificent waters.
During the summer months, the 2-5 meter zone along the lake's shore becomes beautifully overgrown, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Aside from the captivating scenery, divers will encounter a wide variety of fish, including pike, perch, and carp. These diverse marine inhabitants add to the allure of this dive site.
With a maximum depth of 20 meters, the Ekeren Well provides an accessible option for divers of all skill levels, particularly beginners. There are two wells, one measuring approximately 12 meters and another larger one around 20 meters in depth. Additionally, numerous submerged objects enhance the site's scenic allure and make it an ideal location for navigation training.
To ensure easy access to the water, a specially constructed platform is available, complete with a convenient staircase for exiting the water after the dive.
Located in the enchanting region of Ekersedijk, Ekeren, Antwerp, Flanders, 2180, Belgium, this dive site offers a delightful underwater experience for divers exploring Belgium's magnificent waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Put van Ekeren
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Put van Ekeren
Depth
11m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Put van Ekeren
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
50km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Put van Ekeren
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Dive Score Chart for Put van Ekeren
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.533333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 8.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.893333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Put van Ekeren: 06:00
Sunset at Put van Ekeren: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Put van Ekeren 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
9:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 8.6 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 8.6 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 11.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Put van EkerenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Put van Ekeren
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 Put van Ekeren
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 Put van Ekeren
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 9.9
Ideal Conditions for Put van Ekeren
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Put van Ekeren
Put van Ekeren shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (25.1°C) and December the coldest (21.1°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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