

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, shore entry, moderate current.
Willems Reef, located at the Zeelandbrug in the Netherlands, is a reef dive site reaching depths between 5 and 40 metres with an average depth of 15 metres. This site is suitable for intermediate divers who can manage moderate currents and visibility ranging from 1 to 5 metres. Due to the potential for strong currents and a challenging shore break, timing dives with slack water is essential. Water temperatures fluctuate between 7 and 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of entanglement risks and maintain close team contact. On-site facilities include parking, showers, and changing rooms to assist with post-dive comfort.
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Time your entry to coincide with slack water, as the current can build quickly and the shore break at the entry point adds a separate challenge on top of any tidal flow. Parking, showers, and changing rooms are available on site, so a full kit change after a cold dive is straightforward.
Park on the harbour plateau next to the small harbour of West-Repart. Walk past the barrier towards the beach to enter the water.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents, variable visibility, and challenging entry conditions.
The site ranges from 5 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
While it is a shore-entry site, using a boat is recommended to avoid the dangerous surf and shore break at the entry point.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and the depth and current conditions make it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Divers should be cautious of entanglement risks, strong currents, and a dangerous shore break at the entry point.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Willems Reef in Ellemeet. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C.
Expect moderate currents at Willems Reef in Ellemeet. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Willems Reef in Ellemeet typically ranges from 1 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.