ERNST
Protected Area
2025474 Räven
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - ERNST offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
ERNST, a wooden sailing vessel, lies at a challenging 41 metres off Gothenburg. Dropping down, you'll find the wreck is quite broken up, but its skeleton still offers plenty to explore, especially for those with experience in deeper dives and wreck penetration. We've seen some surprisingly large cod hiding in the holds and around the collapsed mast sections. The visibility here can be variable, but on a good day, the light plays nicely through the gaps, highlighting the encrusting anemones and sponges. This one’s definitely for advanced divers who appreciate the ghostly remains of maritime history.
Typical ERNST 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 41m 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 ERNST
ERNST Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ERNST, 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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