AUGUSTA
Protected Area
Lønnerup Fjord
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - AUGUSTA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Augusta, an old yacht from the 1970s, sits in a surprisingly shallow 6 metres of water off the North Sea Coast, making it one of our favourite easy wreck dives in Denmark. We love that you can spend a full hour just exploring the remains of the fibreglass hull, which is now completely encrusted with mussels and anemones. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering down, the sight of the intact bow looming out of the green gloom is genuinely atmospheric. You’ll often find juvenile cod tucked into the nooks and crannies, and we’ve spotted plenty of crabs scuttling over the decking. It’s a site that really suits new wreck divers or photographers wanting to spend time framing shots without the pressure of depth or currents. Our top tip: dive it at high tide for the best visibility, and keep an eye out for flatfish camouflaged on the sand right beside the wreck. It’s a straightforward dive, but the Augusta still offers a good sense of history and marine colonisation.
Typical AUGUSTA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
AUGUSTA Wreck History
Vessel Type
yacht
Cause
unknown
Little is known about the history of the yacht Augusta or the circumstances of its sinking. What remains is a mysterious site off the North Sea coast of Denmark, resting in just 6 meters of water. Its extreme shallow depth makes it a highly accessible dive for all certification levels, from beginners making their first wreck dive to experienced photographers looking for a long, sunlit dive. Despite its accessibility, the site is classified as a 'Dangerous wreck,' suggesting it is heavily broken up, with potential hazards like sharp metal and snags. This combination of ease and challenge makes the Augusta an intriguing exploration for any diver in the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AUGUSTA, 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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