GERTRUD
Protected Area
Æbelø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - GERTRUD offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Gertrud is a proper character of a wreck, a small cargo ship that went down in 1941. We love how shallow it is, sitting upright at just 11 metres, making it perfect for a long bottom time, even for those newer to wreck diving. You can really take your time exploring the deck, the holds are open and accessible, inviting a peek inside to see the beams of light filtering through. Our favourite part is the amount of life that’s made a home here. We've seen some truly huge crabs scuttling over the plating, and the anemones that have carpeted parts of the hull shimmer in the light. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so we’d suggest aiming for slack tide and a calm day to get the best out of it. It’s not a big, dramatic wreck, but its accessibility and the way it’s been reclaimed by the North Sea make it a really satisfying dive. You'll finish feeling like you've spent quality time with a piece of history.
Typical GERTRUD 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GERTRUD
GERTRUD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GERTRUD, 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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