This dive site, Noordbout, is a less frequented spot in the Oosterschelde compared to its counterpart, Zuidbout, primarily due to a less diverse underwater environment. Divers typically enter the water from the pier's point, swim outwards, and then can explore the left side. The site reaches a maximum depth of 19 meters, with an average depth around 9 meters. It offers the option for a longer dive by navigating towards the Zuidbout dive site.
The underwater landscape consists mainly of sand and silt, which contributes to a less vegetated environment compared to neighboring sites. While not teeming with life, divers might encounter marine species typical of the temperate Oosterschelde estuary, such as various crabs, shrimp, small flatfish, gobies, and anemones, particularly around the occasional vegetated blocks scattered across the silty bottom.
There is no specific 'best time to visit' noted, but like most Oosterschelde dives, slack tide offers the most favorable conditions to mitigate variable currents. Divers should prepare for cold water, which is characteristic of diving in the Netherlands. Noordbout is suitable for divers seeking a quiet exploration or an opportunity to practice skills in a less crowded environment, or as a starting point for a drift dive to Zuidbout.
