DENDIT
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - DENDIT offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical DENDIT 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 25m - 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 DENDIT
DENDIT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DENDIT, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57.57, 11.03) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.6–15.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
6.56 m/s
12.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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