GERD
Protected Area
Vadehavet
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - GERD offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The GERD, a dredger that went down in 1969, sits shallow off Esbjerg, making it a surprisingly accessible bit of history for the North Sea. At just 4 meters deep, it’s a site for a relaxed dive, good for newer wreck divers or those looking for an easy day out. You’ll find the wreck spread across the seabed, its steel structure now home to a scattering of crabs tucked into crevices and small schools of fish darting through the broken sections. It’s not a site for dramatic swim-throughs, but there’s a quiet satisfaction in exploring the remains, imagining the heavy weather that brought it down. Visibility can be a bit variable here, as you'd expect on a sandy bottom, so we’d suggest timing your dive for a calmer day.
Typical GERD 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 GERD
GERD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GERD, 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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