ALMA
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Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ALMA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ALMA, a dredger vessel, sits upright on the seabed at 20 metres. It’s a substantial wreck, broken in places, offering a few penetration points for experienced wreck divers. You’ll find a surprising amount of fish sheltering in the hold and around the superstructure, mostly cod and flatfish, with crabs scuttling over the plates. This site is a decent wreck dive for those comfortable with North Sea conditions.
Typical ALMA 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 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 ALMA
ALMA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALMA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (55.31, 9.86) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.7–16.8°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
7.69 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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