GARDA
Protected Area
Flenborg Fjord, Bredgrund and waters around Als
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - GARDA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Garda, a fishing vessel sunk by a mine in 1942, sits at 37 meters off the Danish North Sea coast. It's a deep dive, definitely one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with colder water and limited visibility that’s common in these parts. The wreck itself is largely broken up, but you can still make out the hull structure and bits of fishing gear scattered across the seabed. Over the years, it’s become home to various crabs and often schools of cod, making for an interesting, if somewhat sombre, exploration of maritime history.
Typical GARDA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (37m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to GARDA
Dive shops near GARDA
Broagerlands Dykkercenter
Rødme Dyk
Nicus Nature
Tauchcenter am Hafen
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GARDA
GARDA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GARDA, 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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