ELLEN
Protected Area
Maden on Helnæs and the sea west of
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ELLEN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The wreck of the fishing vessel *Ellen* lies in a shallow eight metres, making her a really accessible North Sea dive. She went down in September 1940 and now sits nicely broken up, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to poke around. You'll find the usual suspects here – crabs scuttling over plates of metal, the occasional flatfish camouflaged against the sand, and small schools of fish darting in and out of the structure. It’s a good little dive for newer wreck enthusiasts, or just for knocking out a relaxed second tank. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical of the area, so we’d suggest picking a calm day with an incoming tide if you can.
Typical ELLEN 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ELLEN
Dive shops near ELLEN
Rødme Dyk
Nicus Nature
Broagerlands Dykkercenter
Diving 2000 A/S
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ELLEN
ELLEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ELLEN, 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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