FORTUNA
Protected Area
Sydfynske Øhav
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - FORTUNA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Forget everything you think you know about wrecks, especially if your mind goes straight to deep, dark water. Fortuna, off the North Sea Coast, is something else entirely. She’s just a couple of metres deep, a fishing vessel that went down in 1949 after a collision. We love how exposed she is, right there for the taking, and it means the light penetration is incredible, even on an overcast day. You’re essentially snorkelling a wreck here, which is our favourite way to introduce new divers to the magic of history beneath the waves. The visibility can be surprisingly good, and you’ll spend your time spotting flatfish trying to hide in the sand around her hull, crabs scuttling over rusted metal, and the occasional curious school of juvenile cod darting through the superstructure. It's a proper adventure, a glimpse into maritime history, accessible to anyone with a mask and fins. Just watch out for local fishing boats, it's a busy stretch of water.
Typical FORTUNA 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FORTUNA
FORTUNA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FORTUNA, 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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