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SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)

Vestland, Norway
7–44 m (23–144 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) at a glance

SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen) is an expert boat dive site in Vestland, Norway with depths of 7–44 m (23–144 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, and Pollack (saithe). Recent reports put the water around 12°C (54°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 9:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 7 h ago
0.9 m (2.9 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 12°C · seasonal avg 12°C ( · Forecast 54°F · seasonal avg 54°F)

Site hazards: Deep wreck requiring decompression/technical training; penetration and entanglement risk; cold water; low light at depth.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
Sat9:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sun9:00–19:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 17 kn wind (4.9 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Mon9:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–12:00 moderate

2.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (8.9 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Tue9:00–10:00 moderate

2.1 m waves · 20 kn wind (6.9 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

WedNo window

3.6 m waves · 15 kn wind (11.9 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Thu14:00–18:00 moderate

2.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (7.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

FriNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 8:00 · Sunrise 8:45 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.8 km from site · updated 23 Oct, 19:28 CEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Dead man's fingers (soft coral), Atlantic cod, Pollack (saithe)
Best time: Year-round; best visibility typically late autumn through spring.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  2. February, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  3. March, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  5. May, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  6. June, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  10. October, 75% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (54°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  12. December, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A 122 m German freighter, voted best wreck in Norway by readers of the magazine Dykking, lying in the Gulen area of outer Sognefjord and dived from Gulen Dive Resort. The deck slopes from about 24 m down to 34 m toward the bow, while the stern rests on the sandy bottom at around 44 m, with superstructure rising as shallow as 7-20 m entirely encased in anemones and teeming with fish. It is a large, photogenic wreck suited to experienced cold-water and technical divers. The ship sank on 6 January 1940.

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Deep wreck requiring decompression/technical training; penetration and entanglement risk; cold water; low light at depth.

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