55m
    Baltic Coast, Sweden

    ESTONIA

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Why dive here

    With 50+ marine species recorded in the area - including dwarf minke whales and jellyfish lake - ESTONIA offers some of Baltic Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeDwarf Minke Whales and Jellyfish Lake · 50+ species recorded
    Water1-17°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 55m

    Diving the Estonia isn't just another wreck dive, it’s a sombre pilgrimage. She lies on her port side, 55 metres deep, a stark silhouette against the Baltic gloom. We’ve found the sheer scale of her impressive, even haunting, as you descend through the cold, green water. The immense hull, 155 metres long, feels like a submerged city block, its decks now home to an eerie stillness. What makes this dive so profound is the history etched into every crumpled plate of steel. You won't find colourful corals here, but the sense of human tragedy is palpable. We usually spend our bottom time around the bow, where the damage from the lost bow door is still visible, a testament to that terrible night in 1994. Visibility can be challenging, often around 5-10 metres, so good navigation and buoyancy are crucial. This isn't a dive for beginners; the depth and conditions demand experience and respect. It's a powerful experience for technical divers looking to connect with a significant piece of maritime history.

    Typical ESTONIA Dive Profile

    15m30m45m60mSafety Stop0m55m max~15 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Cold water this month (avg 11°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 ESTONIA

    ESTONIA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ESTONIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (59.85, 20.79) (4km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    11°C

    53°F · Range: 7.3–14.8°C

    Air Temperature

    8°C

    47°F

    Wind Speed

    5.57 m/s

    10.8 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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