PETER
Protected Area
Smålandsfarvandet
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - PETER offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Peter isn't a drift through a coral garden, it's a cold water journey into history. This lighter vessel, sunk by a mine in 1941, rests at a shallow 12 meters. We find her largely intact, a skeletal frame against the North Sea seabed, draped in the greens and browns of sea anemones and kelp. While the wreck itself is the star, we often spot wolfish lurking in the shadows, and schools of cod darting through the superstructure. It's a dive for those who appreciate the quiet drama of a historical wreck, where the elements have sculpted a new ecosystem from steel and time.
Typical PETER 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 PETER
PETER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PETER, 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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