ANDRI - Silfra & Thingvellir

Forget the glacial rift of Silfra for a moment, and head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula for something completely different. The Andri, a fishing vessel that went down in 1971, sits upright at a manageable 10 meters. It’s a proper wreck dive without the extreme depths. You can swim around the superstructure, peering into what’s left of the wheelhouse, and imagine the working life of the ship. While not overflowing with colorful reef fish, the wreck has become home to a fascinating array of local marine life, often including wolf fish, various flatfish, and nudibranchs clinging to the metal. It’s a solid wreck dive for those looking for a piece of history in Iceland’s cold waters.

Location
Silfra & Thingvellir, Iceland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
64.083336, -22.691668
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: Hlið

Best Time to Dive in Silfra & Thingvellir

The warmest water temperatures in Silfra & Thingvellir occur in August, averaging 12.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 3.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 3.9°C
  • February: 3.7°C
  • March: 4.4°C
  • April: 5.9°C
  • May: 7.8°C
  • June: 10.1°C
  • July: 11.8°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 10.5°C
  • October: 8.0°C
  • November: 6.0°C
  • December: 4.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Silfra & Thingvellir

Nearest Dive Centres to ANDRI

Marine Life in Silfra & Thingvellir

Home to 30 recorded species including 8 seagrass & algae, 6 whales & dolphins, 6 reef fish, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ANDRI

Based on average water temperature of 7.4°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 7°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