GRETHE KLITGARD - North Sea Coast

The *Grethe Klitgard* sits upright on the seabed, a fishing vessel that went down relatively recently, in 1999. We love how intact she is, especially for a North Sea wreck. Dropping down, you’ll usually feel that characteristic cool embrace of the North Sea, often with a slight chill even in summer. The stern section is particularly good, the propeller still there, large and imposing. Deck structures offer plenty of swim-throughs, not tight squeezes, but proper penetrations for those with the right training. Keep an eye out for plump cod tucked into shadowy corners and wrasse darting through the wheelhouse windows. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery here, so we always check the forecasts carefully – slack water and a rising tide usually give the best conditions. It's a proper wreck dive, satisfying for those who appreciate seeing a vessel still looking like a vessel, rather than just scattered debris.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
54.663223, 11.198833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
18m

Marine Protected Area: Femern Bælt

Best Time to Dive in North Sea Coast

The warmest water temperatures in North Sea Coast occur in January, averaging 4.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 4.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 4.6°C (air: 3.3°C)
  • February: 4.6°C (air: 3.6°C)
  • March: 4.6°C (air: 4.1°C)
  • April: 4.6°C (air: 6.7°C)
  • May: 4.6°C (air: 11.2°C)
  • June: 4.6°C (air: 15.4°C)
  • July: 4.6°C (air: 16.2°C)
  • August: 4.6°C (air: 16.7°C)
  • September: 4.6°C (air: 14.7°C)
  • October: 4.6°C (air: 10.8°C)
  • November: 4.6°C (air: 6.9°C)
  • December: 4.6°C (air: 3.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in North Sea Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to GRETHE KLITGARD

Marine Life in North Sea Coast

Home to 105 recorded species including 55 reef fish, 9 crabs & lobsters, 8 other, 7 clams & mussels, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for GRETHE KLITGARD

Based on average water temperature of 4.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 5°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories