KUHWARDER
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - KUHWARDER offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Kuhwarder* is a proper wreck dive, no doubt about it. We love sites that demand a bit of effort but give back so much, and this one, off the North Sea Coast, is exactly that. Dropping down, you hit the bow at 18 metres and the stern at 25. The ship was a German cargo vessel, sunk by a mine in 1918, and it’s surprisingly intact for its age. We’re talking about a wreck you can really explore; the holds are open, revealing machinery and scattered cargo. The visibility can be a bit of a lottery out here, but on a good day, with a decent current pushing through, the sheer scale of the *Kuhwarder* is impressive. Shoals of cod and pollock school around the deeper sections, darting in and out of the superstructure. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal plates and seeing how the marine growth has taken hold – anemones and dead man’s fingers coating every surface. It feels like history and nature in a cold, deep embrace. This is one for experienced wreck divers who appreciate a genuinely atmospheric site and don't mind a bit of a current.
Typical KUHWARDER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KUHWARDER
KUHWARDER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KUHWARDER, 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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