Hornbaek Plantage
Protected Area
Gilleleje Flak og Tragten
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - Hornbaek Plantage offers some of North Sea Coast's richest shore diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hornbaek Plantage offers a straightforward shore dive on Denmark's North Sea coast. You'll find a sandy bottom with scattered rocks, home to crabs, flatfish, and small schools of cod. It's a decent spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, especially if you're looking to test new gear or just want to get wet without much fuss. Visibility can vary, so we'd suggest checking conditions locally before heading out.
Typical Hornbaek Plantage Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hornbaek Plantage
Hornbaek Plantage Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hornbaek Plantage, 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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