Netherlands

Oostzaan

Oostzaan is a small town in North Holland, Netherlands. While the city itself isn’t a primary diving hub, it sits near coastal access to the North Sea and offers practical entry points for divers traveling to nearby Dutch dive sites. Nearby dive centers and popular shore dives are typically found along the Dutch coast or in adjacent towns within easy reach by car or public transport. In addition, the region has freshwater options in nearby lakes and canals for training or practice, though these are not within the city itself. If you’re exploring the area for diving, use Oostzaan as a practical gateway to the broader Dutch diving scene that includes wrecks, reefs, and drift dives along the North Sea coast.

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 Oostzaan

Nearby Dive Sites (7)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oostzaan

The best time to dive in Oostzaan

The best months to dive in Oostzaan are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (10-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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