Z 28
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - Z 28 offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Z 28 off Bornholm is a serious undertaking, but a rewarding one for wreck enthusiasts. This German destroyer, sunk in 1945, stretches a formidable 127 metres across the seabed at a shallow 10-meter maximum depth, making it surprisingly accessible given its history. While penetration is dangerous and only for highly experienced technical divers, you can spend an entire dive exploring the vast deck, spotting the five 5.9-inch guns, and imagining the scale of this wartime vessel. The wreck is now home to various cold-water marine life; we’ve seen cod lurking in the shadows and schools of pollock darting between the superstructure. Just be ready for the often-chilly Baltic conditions and plan your dive carefully around the potentially strong currents.
Typical Z 28 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Z 28
Z 28 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Z 28, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (54.94, 13.85) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 11.7–16.3°C
Air Temperature
12°C
53°F
Wind Speed
8.16 m/s
15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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