TOPSY
Protected Area
Schultz og Hastens Grund samt Briseis Flak
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - TOPSY offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Topsy, a coaster that went down in 1978, rests upright at 30 meters off the North Sea Coast. We think it’s a good choice for those who appreciate a wreck with a bit of history and don't mind the chillier Nordic waters. You can descend onto the deck, which is relatively intact for a wreck of its age, and peer into the holds. They’re usually filled with shoals of cod and pollock, sometimes even a curious ling. The structure itself, about 40 meters long, has become a home for anemones and mussels, giving it a rough, textured look. It’s a solid dive, offering a good glimpse into the working life of these old vessels.
Typical TOPSY 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 30m - 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 TOPSY
TOPSY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TOPSY, 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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