KAJ
Protected Area
Maden on Helnæs and the sea west of
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including seals & sea lions, sea turtles and jellyfish lake - KAJ offers some of North Sea Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
KAJ is a shallow wreck site off the North Sea Coast, sitting at just six metres. It’s the remains of a steamship, sunk by a mine in 1943, and what’s left of it spreads across the seabed. You won't find a fully intact vessel here; instead, think of it as a scattering of metal plates and the ship’s skeleton, now home to all sorts of critters. We often spot crabs scuttling over the twisted metal and small schooling fish darting between the beams. It’s a good spot for newer wreck divers or anyone looking for a relaxed dive, especially on a calm day when visibility picks up. Just be mindful of the currents; they can be a bit frisky out here.
Typical KAJ 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to KAJ
Dive shops near KAJ
Broagerlands Dykkercenter
Rødme Dyk
Diving 2000 A/S
Nicus Nature
Tauchcenter am Hafen
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KAJ
KAJ Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KAJ, 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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