ROTA
Protected Area
Nordvestlige Kattegat
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ROTA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ROTA, a motor vessel mined back in May 1947, lies at a shallow 14 metres on the North Sea Coast. We consider it a decent wreck, mainly for the sense of history and the marine life that has made it home over the decades. You’ll find the wreck mostly broken up, but its scattered sections create plenty of nooks and crannies for crabs, blennies, and small schools of cod. It's an easy dive, good for newer wreck divers looking to get a feel for penetration or those who appreciate seeing how the sea reclaims what's lost. The visibility can be variable, as you'd expect in the North Sea, so pick a calm day if you can.
Typical ROTA 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 ROTA
ROTA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROTA, 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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