Route, shore entry, facilities, and the fishing-area boundary west of the Rat.
Shore-access wreck pair at Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif.
Shore-access wreck pair at Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif.
De Zeehond en De Rat are a pair of small wrecks off Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif. The route follows the wall from the shore steiger, with the wrecks sitting in the shallow part of the site and reefballs helping with orientation on the way back. It is a beginner-friendly Grevelingen dive with mild current, variable visibility, and plenty of small life around the hard structure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 11m
Depth Note
Follow the wall from the steiger to the two marked wrecks: the Zeehond around 9m and the Rat around 11m.
Best Season
Year-round; clearer days make the wrecks easier to read.
Typical Conditions
Mild current and variable visibility; the wall and buoy line keep the route straightforward.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Look carefully into cracks, holes, and crevices around the wrecks.
Access Restrictions
Stay on the marked route and do not continue west of the Rat into the fishing area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Use the buoy line and wall as your guide; the wrecks are small, shallow, and easy to miss if you drift off route.
Freediving
The shallow profile could work for experienced freedivers in calm water, but the site is primarily set up as a scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
The shoreline and reefball area can suit casual surface time, but the wrecks themselves are mainly a scuba target.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Route, shore entry, facilities, and the fishing-area boundary west of the Rat.
Beginner suitability, mild current, year-round seawater, and variable visibility.
Reefballs, buoy markers, and small-life habitat around Kabbelaarsrif.
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