DORIT VEJEN - West Coast (Gothenburg)

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.

Location
West Coast (Gothenburg), Sweden, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
57.803290, 10.032774
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
53m

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast (Gothenburg)

Nearest Dive Centres to DORIT VEJEN

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

Recommended Packing List for DORIT VEJEN

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