Yderrevet - North Sea Coast

Bjarkesgrund, off Denmark's North Sea coast, isn't your typical colourful tropical reef, but for those who love temperate diving, it’s genuinely special. We’ve always found this place has a raw, untamed beauty. The reef here, surprisingly vibrant for these colder waters, gives you a real sense of wild nature. You’ll weave through the kelp forests, spotting shy Pollock and those surprisingly ornate Spotted Dragonets peeking from the sand. What we really love are the hidden corners where the Ocean Quahogs embed themselves, ancient and stoic. Visibility can vary, as it often does in the North Sea, but on a good day, when the light filters down through the green water, it’s just magical. Keep an eye out for Common Seals gliding past, sometimes they’re surprisingly curious. This is a dive for the more experienced, comfortable with cooler temperatures and potentially some surge, but the rewards-a unique ecosystem and a real sense of adventure-are well worth it.

Location
North Sea Coast, Denmark, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
56.066670, 11.250000
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: L

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 Yderrevet

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 Yderrevet

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