Dive-directory summary with reef balls, wrecks, and depth.
Netherlands · Zeeland (Oosterschelde and Grevelingenmeer)
Shore-access artificial reef-ball site at Scharendijke Kabbelaar.
Shore-access artificial reef-ball site at Scharendijke Kabbelaar.
Scharendijke Kabbelaar is a shore-accessible artificial reef-ball site near the harbor in Scharendijke. A jetty entry takes you along a wall to a platform and a marked reef-ball route, with basalt blocks, sandy bottom, and nearby wrecks that make it a compact, easy-to-read dive. It is a good fit for training, relaxed exploration, and repeat shore dives.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan the route around tide and lower visibility; the marked objects help navigation.
Access Restrictions
Enter via the jetty or shore near the harbor and follow the marked path around the reef balls.
Legal Notes
Use the harbor-side access and the marked buoys; do not stray toward the deeper harbor entrance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The platform and reef balls give a clear training route, with an easy return toward the dike.
Freediving
Possible in shallow sections on calm days, but the site is mainly used for scuba.
Snorkeling
Better as a scuba site; snorkelling is limited to the shallowest parts.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Dive-directory summary with reef balls, wrecks, and depth.
Local planning page with tide and suitability guidance.
Local dive-spot guide with objects, visibility, and current notes.
Official Zeeland tourism page for the nearby dive center and harbor-side facilities.

Shore-access wreck pair at Scharendijke's Kabbelaarsrif.

Le Serpent is Scharendijke's deep wreck dive.

Scharendijke Haven is a Grevelingen harbor shore dive with easy access.