Toolenburgerplas
A beautiful dive site located in the Netherlands, this spot offers an easy-to-follow dive path and an abundance of interesting underwater objects. Divers can explore wrecks, cars, and two training platforms, creating an exciting and diverse diving experience.
Marine life is abundant in this area, with sightings of pike, perch, and eels during every dive. Additionally, divers can expect to encounter a large catfish in the shallower waters, often hiding in or under one of the underwater objects.
Visibility at this dive site varies throughout the year but is generally good, reaching up to 3 meters. With a maximum depth of 9 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
After your dive, you can enjoy the convenience of the nearby Restaurant Long Island, located at 1270 IJweg, Toolenburg, Hoofddorp, Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands, 2133MJ.
Marine life is abundant in this area, with sightings of pike, perch, and eels during every dive. Additionally, divers can expect to encounter a large catfish in the shallower waters, often hiding in or under one of the underwater objects.
Visibility at this dive site varies throughout the year but is generally good, reaching up to 3 meters. With a maximum depth of 9 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
After your dive, you can enjoy the convenience of the nearby Restaurant Long Island, located at 1270 IJweg, Toolenburg, Hoofddorp, Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands, 2133MJ.
Diving Conditions Score for Toolenburgerplas
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Toolenburgerplas
Depth
9m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Toolenburgerplas
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
21.9°C
Visibility
10.26km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Toolenburgerplas
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Dive Score Chart for Toolenburgerplas
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 9.059221021021022/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.426190476190477/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Toolenburgerplas: 06:00
Sunset at Toolenburgerplas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Toolenburgerplas 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
10:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.55s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ToolenburgerplasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Toolenburgerplas
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 Toolenburgerplas
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Toolenburgerplas
January
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 7.7
Ideal Conditions for Toolenburgerplas
Water Temp
18.7°C / 65.7°F
August
Visibility
15.3m / 50.2ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Toolenburgerplas
Toolenburgerplas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (18.7°C) and December the coldest (-0.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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