AVEGATTEN
Protected Area
Avnø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - AVEGATTEN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dive sites on Denmark’s North Sea coast often deliver a particular kind of diving, and Avegattten is a classic example. It’s a 6-metre sailing vessel, a small wreck but dangerous by classification, which immediately tells you it’s got some stories. We love sites like this because they’re less about grand scale and more about intimate exploration. Dropping down to 11 metres, the first thing you notice is the way the North Sea silences everything. The wreck itself is a skeleton, but it’s absolutely buzzing with local life. You’ll find crabs tucked into every crevice, blennies peering out from under corroded plates, and sometimes a curious flatfish settled on the sand nearby. It’s a site that rewards patience; take your time to really peer into the shadows. We’d suggest going on a calm day; even a slight chop on the surface can make things murky at this depth. For divers who appreciate history and the quiet colonisation of man-made structures by marine life, Avegattten offers a wonderfully atmospheric dive.
Typical AVEGATTEN 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 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
AVEGATTEN Wreck History
Vessel Type
sailing vessel
Cause
unknown
The AVEGATTEN is a small, 6-metre sailing vessel lying in the shallow waters off Denmark's North Sea coast. While its depth of just 11 metres might seem inviting, it is classified as a dangerous wreck for a reason. The North Sea is known for its strong currents and often-limited visibility, which can turn a seemingly simple dive into a serious challenge. The wreckage of a small boat can create significant entanglement hazards from fallen masts, rigging, and other debris.
For the well-prepared and experienced local diver, the AVEGATTEN offers a unique exploration. It's a chance to piece together the story of a small personal craft claimed by the sea. The dive is likely to be a search amongst scattered remains, looking for interesting artifacts and observing how marine life quickly adapts to and colonizes even the smallest of structures on the seabed.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AVEGATTEN
AVEGATTEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AVEGATTEN, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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