DEFENSOR
Protected Area
Sydlige Nordsø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - DEFENSOR offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Defensor. Oh, she’s a beauty for wreck lovers, sitting upright and very shallow, just 6 metres down off the North Sea Coast. We love how accessible she is, perfect for longer bottom times and really soaking in the atmosphere. You’ll find her mostly intact, a ghostly silhouette of a fishing trawler that met its end, and the deckhouse is still there to explore, giving you a real sense of her working life. Schools of cod and pollock often drift through the wheelhouse, treating it like their own private apartment, and we’ve seen some surprisingly colourful nudibranchs clinging to the railings. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, thanks to the North Sea, so pick a calm day with minimal swell for the best experience. Our favourite thing is just how much history you can feel in the metal, knowing a crew once walked these decks, now completely reclaimed by the sea.
Typical DEFENSOR 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DEFENSOR
DEFENSOR Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DEFENSOR, 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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