Zandmeeren

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Depth

40m

Visibility

7m - 20m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Zandmeeren

Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Depth

40m

Visibility

7m - 20m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Zandmeeren

This is one enormous lake that seperates Noord Brabant and Gelderland. Here you have a wide variety of entry points to choose from. Zandmeeren has many different depth variations, offering diving for all level divers. Even though its a shallow lake, depths of 40 meters have been reported here, so watch out for that steep drops. Beautiful bottom topography and a large variety of marine life. This lake is also used for dive training and night diving.

Zandmeeren Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Inland, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

7m – 20m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Marine Life

Eels
Freshwater Cray Fish
Freshwater Fish
Minnows
Perch
Pike

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.
Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.
Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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