HEKLA
Protected Area
Langeland Kommune public
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - HEKLA offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hekla is a small fishing vessel, sunk after a collision right in Rudkøbing Harbour. It's not a deep dive at all, barely below the surface, which means it’s perfect for a leisurely explore, especially if you’re new to wreck diving or just want a relaxed afternoon in the water. We’ve found plenty of small crabs scuttling over the deck plates, and various juvenile fish darting amongst the twisted metal. It’s a good spot to practice buoyancy in a sheltered environment, with sunlight often dappling through the harbour water, illuminating the wreck clearly.
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 HEKLA
HEKLA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HEKLA, 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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