Netherlands

Alkmaar

Alkmaar - photo 1

Photo by Job Vermeulen on Unsplash.

Alkmaar is a coastal city in the Netherlands with access to the North Sea via nearby beaches, but it is not a major diving hub. The city itself isn’t known for local dive sites; its dive activity is limited and typically focuses on training at nearby centers or trips to the coast for shore or boat diving. Nearby freshwater options exist in the region, such as the Dommel River, which can offer training or limited freshwater dives at dedicated sites outside the city. Overall, Alkmaar serves as a gateway for divers visiting the Netherlands, with proximity to coastal dive opportunities and standard urban amenities.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+31

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
AMS RTM EIN GRQ MAA

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Alkmaar

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Alkmaar

The best time to dive in Alkmaar

The best months to dive in Alkmaar are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (17-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
6 °C 7 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 10 °C 9/10
05 - May
13 °C 12 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 17 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 11 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 8 °C 8/10

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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