AURORA
Protected Area
Davids Banke
Why dive here
With 66+ marine species recorded in the area - including jellyfish lake - AURORA offers some of Bornholm's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving in the Baltic often conjures images of dark, cold water, but Aurora offers a fantastic reminder of the wreck diving possibilities up north. This schooner sits at a very manageable 20 meters, making it accessible to most certified divers, and it’s a brilliant introduction to European wreck diving if you're keen to move beyond tropical reefs. The ship itself is beautifully preserved, especially the bow, where the anchor chain still drapes over the side. We love how the light filters through the structure on a sunny day, illuminating the interior spaces you can peek into. The main deck offers plenty to explore; you’ll find sections of mast lying across the hull, now home to clouds of small blennies and the occasional scuttling crab. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric dive, a real journey back in time, and we'd suggest going on a day with good surface visibility to really appreciate the ship's scale.
Typical AURORA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
AURORA Wreck History
Vessel Type
schooner
Cause
unknown
Resting in the cold, clear waters of the Baltic Sea off the island of Bornholm, the wreck known as the Aurora is a site shrouded in mystery. Little is known about the history of this schooner or the circumstances that led to its sinking. Its final resting place is at a depth of 20 meters, making it an accessible and intriguing dive for certified recreational divers.
The wreck is officially classified as a 'dangerous wreck,' which typically means it is significantly broken up and could pose a hazard to navigation. For divers, this translates to a scattered and complex site to explore. You can expect to find timbers, hull sections, and other remnants of the vessel spread across the seabed, now colonized by the marine life of the Baltic. The lack of a known history adds a layer of poignant discovery to any dive here, as every piece of wreckage tells a small part of its forgotten story.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AURORA
AURORA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AURORA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (54.94, 13.85) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
14°C
57°F · Range: 11.7–16.3°C
Air Temperature
12°C
53°F
Wind Speed
8.16 m/s
15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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