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Notes strong currents and a 27 m wreck depth.
Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
Slack-tide wreck with conger eels and crabs.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced20m - 30m
Wreck
Portland Bill wreck dive with a broken stern section and strong-current planning around slack tide; best handled on a well-timed window.
About Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
Alex Van Opstel (Wreck) is a Portland Bill wreck dive with a broken-off stern section and a strong-current setting that makes slack tide the key planning point. Conger eels, crabs, lobster, and shoals of fish are the usual draw, and the wreck rewards tight timing and careful gas management more than a long, relaxed drift.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Cold waterStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a slack-tide plan, keep the stern separation in mind, and watch your gas and line discipline in strong current.
Access Restrictions
Slack tide is mandatory because of strong currents in the area.
Legal Notes
Follow skipper and tidal guidance; do not push the wreck outside the slack window.
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Local Intel For Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a deeper wreck with a broken stern section and a short workable window, so conservative gas planning matters.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and tide make it scuba only.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkel use.
Wildlife at Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
