Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
As you venture into the water, you'll find yourself surrounded by a fascinating underwater landscape. The dive site, known as Car Wrecks, gets its name from the multitude of sunken cars that cover the bottom. To explore this unique sight, simply descend from the blue buoy line, keeping a close eye on your depth. The depth can rapidly increase, so caution is advised.
Underneath the wreckage, a diverse range of marine life thrives. Keep an eye out for nurse and reef sharks, as well as the possibility of spotting eagle rays and turtles. The vibrant coral reefs attract an abundance of fish species, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, anemones, and grouper. With a visibility of up to 23 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site offers excellent conditions for underwater exploration and photography.
Whether you're a beginner looking to embark on your first shore dive or an experienced diver seeking a new adventure, Vaersenbaai at Kokomo Beach is a must-visit dive site in the Netherlands. So grab your gear, dive in, and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Depth
20m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
25.4 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
34.52km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
29.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.7554/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 20.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.2118/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Vaersenbaai (Kokomo) 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: 1.06m (4.7s), Wind: 20.4 m/s
Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 21.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
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 Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Ideal Conditions for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
September
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Vaersenbaai (Kokomo)
Vaersenbaai (Kokomo) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 16, 2026