

Best for beginner divers, 6m, shore entry, mild current.
Port Zelande is an artificial reef located in the Grevelingen, a saltwater lake in the Oosterschelde region. The site features a consistent depth of 6 metres across its structure, making it a suitable destination for beginners. Divers enter from the shore to explore the reef, which experiences mild currents and visibility averaging 5 metres. The site is equipped with full facilities, including air fills, changing rooms, showers, and equipment rental. Night diving is permitted at this location. Due to boat traffic, divers should deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. Water temperatures range from 7°C in winter to 20°C in summer, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so deploy a surface marker buoy (SMB) before ascending, especially if you have drifted away from the entry point. The site runs year-round, but water temperature drops to around 7°C in winter, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit of at least 7mm is worth packing if you visit outside the summer months.
The dive school is located at Center Parcs Port Zelande in Ouddorp and Camping Den Osse in Brouwershaven.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its consistent 6-metre depth and mild currents.
The site has a consistent depth of 6 metres across the entire artificial reef structure.
Port Zelande is a shore entry site.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Divers should deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending, particularly if they have drifted from the entry point.
Yes, the site provides air fills, changing rooms, showers, toilets, a rinse station, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Port Zelande in Ouddorp requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Port Zelande in Ouddorp typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Port Zelande in Ouddorp typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.