DENDIT - West Coast (Gothenburg)

DENDIT isn’t your typical Swedish wreck dive, and that’s why we love it. This isn't some pristine, upright showpiece. Sunk back in '87, this old fishing vessel is low in the water, giving it a ghost-like presence as you descend. It feels like you’re dropping onto a shadow first, then the reality of the steel emerges. Visibility can be a real lottery here, but on a good day, when the light penetrates through the green tint, it’s genuinely atmospheric. We’ve found the best time to dive it is usually late morning, after any overnight current has settled. You’ll spend most of your time around 20-25m, navigating the collapsed superstructure. Don't expect dramatic swim-throughs, but the encrusting life is fantastic. Large plumose anemones thrive on the decks, their feathery tentacles swaying with the surge, and the nooks and crannies are packed with small velvet crabs and gobies. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, peering into every dark opening. For divers who appreciate the raw history of a wreck, rather than just its form, DENDIT is a standout. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, perfect for photographers looking for an evocative shot rather than a colourful one.

Location: West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 57.761166, 10.690500
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 25m

Best Time to Dive in West Coast (Gothenburg)

The warmest water temperatures in West Coast (Gothenburg) occur in January, averaging 1.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 1.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 1.9°C (air: 1.7°C)
February: 1.9°C (air: 1.9°C)
March: 1.9°C (air: 3.2°C)
April: 1.9°C (air: 6.3°C)
May: 1.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
June: 1.9°C (air: 16.3°C)
July: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
August: 1.9°C (air: 16.8°C)
September: 1.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
October: 1.9°C (air: 10.0°C)
November: 1.9°C (air: 5.6°C)
December: 1.9°C (air: 1.3°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to DENDIT

Marine Life in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Home to 134 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 10 other, 9 whales & dolphins, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 clams & mussels, 7 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Protestant (Clupea harengus) - Reef Fish
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) - Reef Fish
whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides) - Reef Fish
dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
sprat (Sprattus sprattus) - Reef Fish
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) - Reef Fish
Fluke (Platichthys flesus) - Reef Fish
harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
irish moss, carragheen (Chondrus crispus) - Seagrass & Algae
bull rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius) - Reef Fish
grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
four-bearded rockling (Enchelyopus cimbrius) - Reef Fish
Corkwing (Symphodus melops) - Reef Fish
snake blenny (Lumpenus lampretaeformis) - Reef Fish
eel (Anguilla anguilla) - Reef Fish
Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
Spotted Dragonet (Callionymus maculatus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for DENDIT

Based on average water temperature of 1.9°C.

Drysuit - water at 2°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