

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, shore entry.
Geffenseplas is a freshwater lake in the Limburg Lakes region featuring an artificial reef structure. The site offers depths between 8 and 18 metres, providing a suitable environment for beginner divers to practice buoyancy and navigation. Entry is via the shore, with the main points of interest located approximately 100 metres out. Visibility ranges from 2 to 10 metres, and there is no current. The site is open for night diving and is well-equipped with parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and air fills. Due to the cold water, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended to maintain comfort during typical 45-minute dives.
51.74053, 5.49650
The site has solid facilities on site, including air fills, showers, and changing rooms, so you can pack light and sort your kit there. Cold water is a real factor regardless of season, so bring a drysuit or at minimum a thick wetsuit to stay comfortable and extend your bottom time.
Enter the water via the stairs and the gradually sloping bottom.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
2-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it has no current and depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres, which are appropriate for practicing buoyancy and navigation.
The diving depths at this site range from 8 to 18 metres.
Geffenseplas is a shore entry dive site.
The primary hazard at this freshwater site is the cold water, which requires appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, guided tours, a cafe, and first aid facilities.
Diving at Geffenseplas in Oss requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Geffenseplas in Oss are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Geffenseplas in Oss typically ranges from 2 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.