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Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Stoofpolder Het Licht: a sheltered Oosterschelde shore dive.
Shore-entry Oosterschelde reef with oyster beds, overgrown poles, and minimal current, but careful navigation keeps you out of the shipping channel.
About Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Stoofpolder Het Licht is a sheltered Oosterschelde shore dive built around broad oyster fields, overgrown poles, and a buoy anchor, with a friendly route that rewards careful navigation more than depth. The site sits far inside the estuary, so the current is usually minimal, but you still need to stay north of the harbor light and keep clear of the fairway.
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Research Estimate At Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Stoofpolder “Het Licht“?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Stoofpolder “Het Licht“ Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 14m
Depth Note
Large oyster reefs run from 3 to 10 meters, with poles and buoy anchoring around 6 and 14 meters.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn preferred for clarity.
Typical Conditions
Minimal current, oyster reef structure, overgrown poles, and variable visibility in the Oosterschelde.
Safety & Access At Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep your bearings, stay north of the harbor light, and give the fairway a wide berth.
Access Restrictions
Dive only north of the harbor light; southwest is prohibited because it leads directly into the fairway.
Legal Notes
Do not dive southwest and give fishing boats and pleasure craft a wide berth.
Local Intel For Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef dive with generally minimal current, but close enough to a shipping channel that careful navigation is important.
Freediving
The shallow reef can be tempting for breath-hold work, but the dike entry and fairway boundary make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is possible on the shallow reef, but the route and navigation requirements are better handled with scuba.
Wildlife at Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Stoofpolder “Het Licht“
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
