

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, shore entry.
Zegerplas Chinees is a freshwater shore-entry dive site in Zeeland, Netherlands, offering depths between 8 and 12 metres with an average of 10 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, providing a controlled environment for buoyancy and navigation practice. Visibility is generally around 5 metres, requiring divers to manage close-quarter conditions. Due to the potential for submerged vegetation and lines, divers should maintain a streamlined kit to mitigate entanglement risks. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 7 to 20 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Species recorded around this area include snails, round gobies, and bronze bream.
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Swim away from the drop-off and look up to see the black wall contrast against the brown water.
Enter the Zegerplas from the jetty.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-20°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include snails, round gobies, and bronze bream.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners and serves as a useful environment for building confidence and practising navigation or buoyancy skills.
The depth ranges from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Zegerplas Chinees is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of entanglement risks from submerged vegetation and lines, as well as low visibility conditions.
Diving at Zegerplas Chinees in Alphen a/d Rijn requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Zegerplas Chinees in Alphen a/d Rijn. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Zegerplas Chinees in Alphen a/d Rijn are March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Zegerplas Chinees in Alphen a/d Rijn typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.