

Best for beginner divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Zeeland Reef in Wemeldinge offers a varied underwater landscape featuring both reef structures and seagrass beds. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginner divers, with depths ranging from 3 to 18 metres and an average depth of 4 metres. Visibility is variable, typically between 1 and 7 metres. Divers should be prepared for water temperatures between 7 and 20 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, and boat traffic is a constant hazard. Divers must monitor their depth and surroundings closely, and the use of a surface marker buoy is strongly recommended for all ascents.
51.52500, 4.09249
Check tidal timing before you enter, as currents can pick up quickly even at a site listed as mild, and low visibility makes it harder to spot approaching boat traffic. A surface marker buoy is strongly recommended for the ascent.
The site is easily accessible with an easy entry point. Facilities include a dive jetty with entry platform, toilets, changing room, outdoor shower and parking.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
1-7m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, as the varied terrain allows divers to stay within shallow limits.
The site ranges from 3 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 4 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site with parking available on site.
Primary hazards include active boat traffic, cold water, variable visibility, surge, and currents that can strengthen.
Diving at Zeeland Reef (18m) in Scharendijke requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Zeeland Reef (18m) in Scharendijke. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Zeeland Reef (18m) in Scharendijke are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Zeeland Reef (18m) in Scharendijke typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Zeeland Reef (18m) in Scharendijke typically ranges from 1 metres to 7 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.