Belgium

Oostende

Oostende - photo 1

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Oostende (Ostend) is a coastal city in Belgium on the North Sea. It serves as a gateway for local shore diving trips along the Belgian coast and day boats to nearby reefs and wrecks when conditions permit; however, with only one local dive center and limited on-site dive sites, the city functions more as a travel base than a major diving hub. Freshwater opportunities are outside the city, and most diving activity here revolves around access to the Belgian seaside and occasional shore dives nearby, suitable for local divers and training trips.

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 Oostende

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oostende

The best time to dive in Oostende

The best months to dive in Oostende are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (18-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 5 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 5 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 11 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 11 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
7 °C 8 °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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