HELAN
Protected Area
Ringkøbing Fjord vildtreservat
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - HELAN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Helan wreck, off Denmark’s North Sea coast, sits at a manageable 24 metres. She’s a 15.2-metre fishing vessel, and while she's classed as "dangerous" due to her age and shifting structure, that just means we approach with respect and a good dive plan. We found her to be a proper classic North Sea wreck dive, with a strong sense of history. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, you can make out the outline of the stern and parts of the superstructure. It’s a site best suited for divers who appreciate wreck penetration, with some dark corners that are home to lobsters and crabs. Look for the anemones coating the metal, thriving in the currents that pass over her.
Typical HELAN 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 24m - 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 HELAN
HELAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HELAN, 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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