

Best for intermediate divers, 20-30m, shore entry, strong current.
Wemeldinge Parking is a drift dive site located within the Oosterschelde tidal system. Divers encounter a mix of natural reef and artificial structures at depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres. The site is characterised by strong currents, requiring careful planning around the slack tide window for safe entry. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 7 and 20 degrees Celsius, making a drysuit the practical choice for most of the year. Shore access is available, and the site is supported by facilities including parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a cafe.
51.52908, 3.96640
Check the tidal tables before you arrive and plan your entry for the slack window, as the current here can run too hard to dive safely outside of it. The site has air fills, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe on site, so you can travel light and sort everything at the car park.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-20°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents present in the Oosterschelde tidal system.
The site features depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site located 50 metres from the parking area.
The main hazard is the strong current, which requires planning dives around the slack tide. Additionally, jellyfish are present, so a full wetsuit is recommended for protection.
The site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and an on-site cafe.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Wemeldinge Parking in Oosterschelde. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C.
Wemeldinge Parking in Oosterschelde can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Wemeldinge Parking in Oosterschelde typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.