

Best for beginner divers, 1-11m, shore entry, mild current.
De Ster is a freshwater artificial reef located in Brussels, Belgium, offering shore-entry diving with a maximum depth of 11 metres and an average of 6 metres. The site features a mild current and visibility ranging from 1 to 4 metres. It provides a contained environment suitable for beginner divers to practise skills. Divers should exercise caution regarding boat traffic when surfacing. The site is well-equipped with facilities including parking, air fills, a cafe, showers, and toilets. Marine life in this freshwater habitat includes various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region.
51.17190, 4.19397
The site has solid facilities including parking, air fills, a cafe, showers, and toilets, so it works well as a full day out for training or leisurely dives. Go early on weekends to secure parking and get in the water before boat traffic picks up.
Located in Sint-Niklaas. Entrance B is at Lange Rekstraat.
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Depth
Up to 11m
Visibility
1-4m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it offers a contained, low-pressure environment for practising skills at shallow depths.
The site has a maximum depth of 11 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, entry is straightforward from the shore and no boat is required.
Visibility ranges from 1 to 4 metres, and the current is mild. Water temperatures vary from 0°C in winter to 18°C in late summer.
The best months to visit De Ster in Sint-Niklaas are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.