Klausdorf - Bornholm

Smith’s Reef is a spot we keep coming back to when we’re on Provo. We love that it’s right there, accessible from the beach, making it perfect for a leisurely shore dive or even a snorkel if you’re just stretching your fins. The reef itself isn't a dramatic wall, but rather a series of shallow coral heads and sandy channels. You’ll weave between stands of staghorn coral, often finding schools of bluestriped grunts hanging out underneath. We always keep an eye out for yellowhead jawfish popping out of their sandy burrows, quick to dart back in when you get too close. The boulder brain coral formations here are impressive, sometimes dotted with orangespotted filefish. Look closely in the crevices and you might spot a triton's trumpet snail or a shark nose goby. It's a gentle dive, generally calm, so it’s a good choice for newer divers or when you want to take your time with macro photography.

Location
Bornholm, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.457413, 11.274795
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Femern Bælt

Best Time to Dive in Bornholm

The warmest water temperatures in Bornholm occur in January, averaging 3.3°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 3.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 3.3°C (air: 3.1°C)
  • February: 3.3°C (air: 3.2°C)
  • March: 3.3°C (air: 3.9°C)
  • April: 3.3°C (air: 6.0°C)
  • May: 3.3°C (air: 10.9°C)
  • June: 3.3°C (air: 16.1°C)
  • July: 3.3°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • August: 3.3°C (air: 18.0°C)
  • September: 3.3°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • October: 3.3°C (air: 11.5°C)
  • November: 3.3°C (air: 7.1°C)
  • December: 3.3°C (air: 3.5°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Bornholm

Nearest Dive Centres to Klausdorf

Marine Life in Bornholm

Home to 67 recorded species including 43 reef fish, 7 clams & mussels, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 crabs & lobsters, 2 starfish, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Klausdorf

Based on average water temperature of 3.3°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 3°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories