HERBART
Protected Area
Ålborg Bugt, nordlige del
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - HERBART offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Herbart is an old dredge, sunk in a storm back in 1911. We love it for its sheer accessibility, sitting shallow at just six meters. You don't need to be a tech diver to poke around this piece of history, which makes it a standout in a region known for its deep, challenging wrecks. The dredge itself is surprisingly intact, considering its age and the North Sea's temperament. We've spent many a dive exploring its various compartments. You can still make out the large buckets used for dredging, now encrusted with mussels and anemones, creating a rough, uneven texture that contrasts with the smooth, rusted metal. Look closely and you'll spot crabs scuttling into cracks and small gobies darting between the rebar. The visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, often around 5-10 meters, but on a good day, with sunlight filtering through, the wreck feels particularly atmospheric. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a treasure hunt for marine life in dimmer conditions. Our tip: go at slack tide to avoid fighting any surge.
Typical HERBART 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 HERBART
HERBART Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HERBART, 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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