ELSTORF
Protected Area
Sydlige Nordsø
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - ELSTORF offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Elstorf is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. A trawler, sunk back in 1919, she sits upright on the seabed at a comfortable 22 metres. We love how intact she is, not just a pile of rubble. You can still make out the superstructure, and the bow section feels particularly dramatic, often shrouded in a hazy green light that gives it a real ghost ship vibe. The main draw here is really the atmosphere and the exploration. Swimming along her deck, you’ll find schools of small cod darting into the shadows, and we’ve spotted some hefty conger eels coiled up inside the holds on more than one occasion. It’s a site for divers who appreciate history and the slow colonisation of steel by marine life. Our favourite time to dive Elstorf is on a calm, sunny day after a few days without strong winds; the visibility can really open up then, letting you appreciate the scale of her. Just watch out for the occasional fishing net snagged on the rigging, a reminder of her working life.
Typical ELSTORF 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 22m - 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 ELSTORF
ELSTORF Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ELSTORF, 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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