Belgium

Sint Gillis Waas

Sint-Gillis-Waas - photo 1

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Sint-Gillis-Waas is a small Belgian town near the North Sea coast. It isn’t a primary diving hub itself, but the area provides access to shallow coastal diving along the Belgian coast and nearby freshwater options in the broader region. Local dive centers focus on entry-level courses and nearby coastal dives, with conditions typically temperate and visibility variable. For divers, it functions more as a gateway to the Belgian dive scene rather than a dedicated destination, with logistics centered on car or rail access to coastal sites and day trips to nearby dive centers.

Essential information for traveling in Belgium

About Belgium

Sea
North Sea, La Manche and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL FR DE
Demonym
Belgian
Phone prefix
+32

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type E, Type F
Airports
BRU ANR CRL LGG

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Sint-Gillis-Waas

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Sint-Gillis-Waas

The best time to dive in Sint-Gillis-Waas

The best months to dive in Sint-Gillis-Waas are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 8/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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