Local tourism article noting experienced-diver fit and seasonal wildlife.
Stavenisse Oostnol: low-water shore dive with a long walk-out.
Stavenisse Oostnol: low-water shore dive with a long walk-out.
Stavenisse Oostnol is a shore dive on the end of a breakwater in Stavenisse, best for experienced divers who can time the tide well. The route starts over a shallow shelf and then drops along stone and sand into a steeper wall, with the left-hand side of the structure being the usual line. Current and the nearby channel are the main limits, so low water and a careful entry plan matter.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 50m
Depth Note
The dive starts shallow on the breakwater shelf, slopes through stone and sand, and then drops into a steeper wall; deeper technical routes continue to about 50 m.
Best Season
Spring for cuttlefish; calm low-water windows work best overall.
Typical Conditions
Best on low-water windows with calmer offshore wind. High water reduces visibility and strengthens current, and north or northwest wind above force 4 is a poor fit.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The breakwater can be slippery, current can run hard, and the channel edge must be treated as off-limits. Low water is the safer planning window.
Access Restrictions
The site sits beside a navigation channel, so keep out of the fairway and time the dive for low water.
Legal Notes
Stay out of the nearby navigation channel and follow local dive-flag rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shore-entry scuba site for experienced divers. Expect a shallow start, a left-hand route along stone and sand, then a steeper profile offshore.
Freediving
Only for highly experienced, tide-aware freedivers. The long walk-out, current, and channel boundary make it a poor casual freedive choice.
Snorkeling
Not recommended for casual snorkeling. The current and channel boundary leave little margin, and the better structure sits farther out.
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
Local tourism article noting experienced-diver fit and seasonal wildlife.
Club-dive listing showing recurring organized use at Stavenisse Oostnol.
Operator page with access distance, deep-profile summary, and experienced-diver framing.
Recent log page with Stavenisse Oostnol visibility and species reports.
Official regional dive page with low-water, current, and depth-profile guidance.
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