JAN
Protected Area
A
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - JAN offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The JAN, a carrier vessel that went down in '78 after a collision, sits upright in about 29 metres of water off Esbjerg. She's a solid wreck, around 42 metres long, and while she's not the most dramatic collapse, she offers a decent penetration for those with the right training. We've found the wheelhouse and engine room accessible, providing a good sense of her working life. Expect to see plenty of local fish, like cod and pollack, taking shelter in her structure, and often some decent crab activity on the deck plates. It’s a good one for divers keen on wreck exploration without extreme current challenges.
Typical JAN 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 29m - 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 JAN
JAN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JAN, 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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