BOGANI
Protected Area
A
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - BOGANI offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the *Bogani* is a proper adventure, not your typical Mediterranean calm. This old fishing vessel sits upright at 27 metres, pretty much intact, which is why we rate it so highly. Descending, you can almost feel the chill of the North Sea, but the reward is worth it. We love exploring the wheelhouse and the open cargo holds, imagining the crew on deck. It’s got a real ghost ship vibe. The wreck itself has become a home for everything in the North Sea. Expect to find schools of cod darting through the superstructure and plenty of crabs scuttling over the decaying timbers. On a good visibility day, when the light penetrates just right, the view of the deck stretching out is genuinely impressive. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack tide – the currents here can be a real workout otherwise. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge, a proper wreck dive for the seasoned explorer.
Typical BOGANI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
BOGANI Wreck History
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
unknown
The Bogani is a mysterious fishing vessel resting at 27 meters in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Danish North Sea. With no recorded date or cause of sinking, its story is lost to time, leaving divers to piece together clues from the wreckage itself. As a 'non-dangerous wreck,' it offers a safe but intriguing exploration for those prepared for North Sea conditions. The structure provides an essential sanctuary for marine life on the otherwise open seabed. Divers can expect to find schools of cod and pollock taking refuge within its hull, while crabs and lobsters hide in the darker crevices. The Bogani serves as a silent testament to the unforgiving nature of the sea and the hardworking lives of the fishermen who sailed upon it.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BOGANI
BOGANI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BOGANI, 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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