DORIT VEJEN
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - DORIT VEJEN offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Dorit Vejen is one of those wrecks that just gets under your skin. We love a good trawler, and this 25-meter cutter, sunk in 1988, is a beauty. Resting upright at 53 meters, she’s largely intact and just begs for exploration. The wheelhouse is a favourite; you can peer in and almost imagine the last moments before she went down. Everywhere you look, there’s cold-water marine life making itself at home. Giant plumose anemones flower from railings, their white tentacles waving gently in the faint current. Ling and cod lurk in the shadowed holds, and the metal hull is a tapestry of sponges and hydroids. Visibility here on the Swedish west coast can be fantastic on a good day, easily 20 meters, which really lets you appreciate the scale of her. This is definitely one for the experienced wreck diver, comfortable with depth and overhead environments. Our tip? Go early in the season, late spring, when the light penetrates just a little deeper.
Typical DORIT VEJEN Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 53m 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 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 DORIT VEJEN
DORIT VEJEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DORIT VEJEN, 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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