GERDA OF SKIVE
Protected Area
Kirkegrund
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - GERDA OF SKIVE offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Gerda of Skive isn’t about depth, that’s for sure. At just four metres, it’s about accessibility and a surprisingly robust wreck environment. What we love about this site is how much it delivers for such a shallow dive, especially given its location off the often-turbulent North Sea coast. Sunk back in '52, the Gerda is now thoroughly colonised. You’ll find schools of juvenile pollack darting through the remains of the superstructure, and crabs scuttling amongst the plates. The wreck itself is quite broken up, but you can still trace the outline of a sturdy fishing boat. Our favourite approach is to dive it on a calm day, ideally around slack tide, when the visibility opens up enough to really appreciate the scale. The way the light filters through the waves and plays across the rusted metal is genuinely captivating. It's a proper adventure for divers who appreciate history and don't mind getting shallow to find it.
Typical GERDA OF SKIVE 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 GERDA OF SKIVE
GERDA OF SKIVE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GERDA OF SKIVE, 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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