Scharendijke Huisrif

Sheltered artificial reef known for diverse macro life.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located in the Grevelingen, features the Scharendijke huisrif, an artificial reef designed to foster a thriving marine ecosystem. The reef sits on a sandy sloping bottom within brackish water. Divers can explore colorful anemones and observe flatfish like flounder amongst the sand. It’s also known as a good location for finding lobsters, crabs, and other typical inhabitants of this type of environment. This area offers an interesting dive experience for those seeking to discover the diversity of marine life in a sheltered setting.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

artificial reefmacro photographybeginner friendlyshore divecold waternight dive

Marine Life

European lobsterFlounderDahlia anemonePlumose anemoneCommon crabGobyEelpoutCuttlefishSea snail

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Sheltered location, sloping bottom, and minimal currents make it ideal for all skill levels.

Hazards:
cold waterboat trafficvariable visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 16.5°C

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