

Best for beginner divers, 9-15m, shore entry.
De 3 Vijvers is an artificial reef site located in Brussels and Central Belgium. Divers access the site from the shore, swimming approximately 100 metres to reach the structures. The site offers depths between 9 and 15 metres, with an average of 10 metres. Visibility is variable, ranging from 1 to 4 metres, and tends to improve when water temperatures drop below 12 degrees Celsius. Given the low visibility and potential for entanglement, divers should maintain buoyancy and use a surface marker buoy. Facilities available on site include parking, toilets, showers, a café, and first aid, making it a practical location for skills training and navigation practice.
51.07413, 2.56490
The low visibility makes this an excellent site for practising navigation and buoyancy without the distraction of open-water scenery, so bring a compass and treat each dive as a skills session. The site has parking, toilets, showers, a café, and first aid on site, so you can plan a full day without needing to pack out.
Located in a nature reserve at Smekaertstraat in De Panne/Adinkerke. Only accessible to affiliated diving clubs with a permit and registration.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-15m
Visibility
1-4m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-19°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the variable visibility requires careful buoyancy control and navigation skills.
The site has a depth range of 9 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
De 3 Vijvers is a shore-entry site, with the reef located approximately 100 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of low visibility, potential entanglement, and moderate currents. Using a surface marker buoy is recommended to alert boat traffic.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, a café, and first aid facilities.
Diving at De 3 Vijvers in Adinkerke requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit De 3 Vijvers in Adinkerke are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at De 3 Vijvers in Adinkerke typically ranges from 1 metres to 4 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.