This dive site, Wemeldinge Parking at Kattendijke, is a popular shore dive in the Netherlands, accessible at both high and low tide. Divers enter the water directly from the parking lot by crossing the road. Navigation is tide-dependent; divers proceed left on ebb tide and right on flood tide, making it a classic drift dive. The site offers a wide range of depths, from shallower areas to its maximum reported depth of 27 meters.
The underwater landscape is primarily sandy, providing an excellent habitat for various benthic creatures. Divers can frequently spot numerous brittle stars, a variety of flatfish, and often encounter lobsters and crabs. Cuttlefish are also a common and welcome sight at this location.
The best time to visit often depends on local tide charts to plan for optimal current conditions, as these dictate the dive direction and ease of entry/exit. For freedivers, the site offers varied depths, from shallow to deeper sections, making it suitable for different training levels. Divers should be mindful of the variable currents and plan their entry and exit points accordingly, ideally during slack tide for beginners or for less strenuous dives.
