Netherlands

Heel

Heel - photo 1

Photo by Jakub Żerdzicki on Unsplash.

Heel is a small town in Limburg, Netherlands, near the Maas river. It is not a major diving hub and there’s limited local diving activity. Nearby freshwater options exist in the Maas river, and a few local centers in the broader region offer basic training or theory sessions. For divers visiting the area, the closest practical access to diving usually comes from wider regional hubs along the North Sea coast or nearby lakes and rivers, with opportunities more centered on training or day trips from larger cities.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
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 Heel

Nearby Dive Sites (4)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Heel

The best time to dive in Heel

The best months to dive in Heel 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 7/10
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.
15 °C 6/10
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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